City
Epaper

2 arrested terrorists trained in Pakistan to carry out blasts on bridges, rail tracks: Delhi Police

By ANI | Updated: September 16, 2021 13:40 IST

Delhi Police has said that two terrorists, Zeeshan and Osama upon interrogation revealed that they had received training at Thatta in Pakistan to carry out blasts on bridges, railway tracks and large gatherings in India.

Open in App

Delhi Police has said that two terrorists, Zeeshan and Osama upon interrogation revealed that they had received training at Thatta in Pakistan to carry out blasts on bridges, railway tracks and large gatherings in India.

Despite traveling to Pakistan, their passports are not stamped. They had taken the sea route and entered through Gwadar Port. They also used a motorboat while en route to Pakistan from Oman.

The investigation also revealed that the planning was similar to the 1993 Mumbai blasts. People from different locations were supposed to meet after conducting recces in different locations.

Sources claimed that the role of sleeper cells has also emerged.

1.5 kg RDX was recovered from the terrorists and the probe agency is investigating and connecting each and every dot.

As per sources in the Special Cell, 15 Bengali-speaking persons were also trained by Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) in a town named Jioni near Gwadar port along with two arrested terrorists. Police suspect they are from West Bengal.

Maharastra ATS team is in Delhi for meeting Special Cell officers and joint interrogation of the suspects is likely.

Delhi Police Special Cell on Tuesday has busted a Pakistan organised terror module and arrested six operatives, including two Pakistani-trained terrorists.

The arrested suspects were planning to carry out targeted killings and blasts across the country, as per the police.

( With inputs from ANI )

Disclaimer: This post has been auto-published from an agency feed without any modifications to the text and has not been reviewed by an editor

Tags: GwadarDelhi PoliceInter-services intelligenceDelhi home departmentInter-service intelligencePak isiThatta
Open in App

Related Stories

NationalDelhi Crime: Police Crack Midnight Robbery Case in 72 Hours, Two Notorious Looters Arrested

NationalDelhi Red Fort Car Blast: Police Urge Passengers to Reach Stations and Airport Early Amid Tight Security

NationalDelhi Red Fort Car Blast: Deceased E-Rickshaw Driver’s Mother Breaks Down, Says 'I Want Justice for My Son'

NationalDelhi Red Fort Car Blast Death Toll Rises To 13; High Alert Sounded in 11 States Across India

NationalDelhi Red Fort Car Blast: Suicide Attack Planned After Faridabad Terror Module Was Exposed, Reveals Police Investigations

National Realted Stories

National'All leaders of alliance should take responsibility': VIP chief Mukesh Sahani on Bihar election defeat

NationalBengal Governor orders FIR against Trinamool's Kalyan Banerjee over Raj Bhavan weapon remarks

NationalSabarimala Witnesses Heavy Rush on First Day of Annual Pilgrimage Season

NationalAfter rain alert AIADMK defers today's protest against DMK's SIR misconduct to Nov 20

NationalIndia to showcase expanding defence, aerospace strength at Dubai Air Show 2025