A Delhi court has sent three medical doctors and an Islamic preacher to 10-day judicial custody in connection with the recent Delhi blast case, marking a significant development in the National Investigation Agency's probe into what authorities describe as a sophisticated white-collar terror network.
Expanding Investigation into White-Collar Terror Module
The judicial custody order comes as part of an ongoing investigation that has now seen seven individuals arrested in total. The case has taken a concerning turn with the involvement of educated professionals, revealing what investigators are calling a white-collar terror module that operated with significant sophistication.
According to official sources, the three doctors and the preacher were taken into custody following extensive interrogation by the NIA. The arrests represent a crucial breakthrough in understanding the network's structure and operational methods.
Connection to Jammu and Kashmir Terror Bust
This Delhi blast case is directly linked to a terror module that was initially busted by the Jammu and Kashmir Police earlier this year. The connection between the two investigations has provided crucial intelligence about the spread of terror networks beyond traditional boundaries and into professional circles.
Investigators revealed that the white-collar aspect of this module made it particularly challenging to detect, as the suspects maintained professional careers while allegedly participating in terror-related activities. The involvement of medical professionals has raised serious concerns about the evolving nature of terror recruitment in India.
Legal Proceedings and Future Investigation
The court's decision to grant 10-day judicial custody will allow investigators to continue their probe while the accused remain in legal detention. During this period, the NIA is expected to pursue several lines of inquiry, including digital evidence analysis and financial trail investigation.
Legal experts following the case suggest that the judicial custody period will be crucial for building a strong case against the accused. The NIA has been working closely with the Jammu and Kashmir Police to connect evidence from both investigations.
Security agencies have intensified their vigilance following these developments, with particular focus on monitoring professional networks that might be vulnerable to radicalization. The case has prompted renewed discussions about counter-radicalization strategies in educational and professional institutions.
As the investigation continues, authorities have assured the public that all necessary security measures are in place to prevent any further incidents. The next hearing in the case is expected to provide more clarity on the evidence gathered and the direction of the ongoing probe.
