Delhi Police Arrests Five Terrorists Linked to Pakistan-Based Terror Module; IED Components Recovered

In a major counterterrorism breakthrough, the Delhi Police Special Cell has arrested five individuals linked to a Pakistan-backed terror module, uncovering critical evidence and materials used in the construction of improvised explosive devices (IEDs). The latest developments follow the detention of three additional suspects, bringing the total number of arrests in the case to five.

The investigation revealed that the accused were in direct contact with handlers based in Pakistan, communicating through multiple encrypted social media platforms, which are now under forensic scrutiny. According to sources, the terror module was allegedly coordinated by Ashraf Danish, who operated from within India while maintaining close ties with foreign handlers. Danish is believed to have played a key role in radicalizing Indian youth and recruiting them into the terror network.

Authorities reported that the suspects were managing several online groups aimed at inciting communal unrest and disrupting religious harmony. As part of a coordinated operation, raids were conducted across four to five states, during which eight suspects were questioned. Of the five arrested, two are from Delhi, while the others were apprehended in Madhya Pradesh, Hyderabad, and Ranchi.

During the raids, investigators recovered a country-made pistol, live ammunition, and a significant amount of materials suspected to be used in bomb-making. Items seized include hydrochloric acid, nitric acid, sulfur powder, copper sheets, ball bearings, strip wires, electronic circuits, as well as laptops, mobile phones, and cash. These materials, police say, were likely intended for the fabrication of explosives and other weapons.

The investigation is ongoing, with security agencies continuing to trace the digital footprints and funding channels of the module. This operation marks a significant step in dismantling foreign-backed terror networks operating in India.