The Special Cell of the Delhi Police has said that it has arrested five suspected militants from Delhi and three other states, who are allegedly associated with a broad module planning for “anti-national activities”. Police said in a statement that they have seized hydrochloric acid, nitric acid, sodium bicarbonate, sulfur powder, ball bearings, a scales, beaker, gloves, a respiratory masks and strip wire, circuit, motherboard, diode and other parts. They believe that these items were being used to make IEDs. The first two suspects were already detained in connection with investigation. The police have also recovered some parts used in making IEDs.
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According to the ANI report, sources said that the accused were in touch with their masters in Pakistan through several social media accounts, which are now being confirmed.
According to investigators, the group’s key member Ashraf Danish was operating the module from India and was keeping in touch with the people in Pakistan through encrypted and social media platforms. Investigations have shown that suspects used these mediums to make youth radical and recruit them in their network. Police sources told ANI that the group used to run several online groups with the aim of spreading communal hatred and disturbing religious harmony.
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According to officials, raids were conducted in four to five states under a major anti-terrorism campaign, during which about eight suspects were questioned. So far, five people have been arrested on suspicion of terrorism-related activities, including two people from Delhi and one each from Madhya Pradesh, Hyderabad and Ranchi.
One of the arrested suspects, who have been identified as Danish, were recovered from a native pistol, cartridge and a cache of suspicious material. Special branch of Delhi Police recovered hydrochloric acid, nitric acid, sulfur powder, copper sheets, ball bearings, strip wires, electronic circuits, laptops, mobile phones and cash from it. Officials believe that these goods were to be used to make weapons and explosives.
Delhi Police has arrested a total of five terrorists from different states. Police have also recovered some parts used in the making of IED: Delhi Police Sources pic.twitter.com/6AJTEvMnuj
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