Delhi Police Arrests Four in Terror Module Plot Targeting Sensitive Locations
In a significant counter-terrorism operation, Delhi Police has apprehended four alleged "radicalized" individuals from Maharashtra, Odisha, and Bihar. The arrests are linked to a suspected terror module that was planning attacks on highly sensitive locations and attempting to recruit members through encrypted communication platforms, officials confirmed on Saturday.
Key Accused from Katihar District
The key accused in this case has been identified as Mohammad Sohail, a 23-year-old resident of Nawabganj under the Manihari police station in Katihar district, Bihar. According to Katihar Superintendent of Police Shikhar Choudhary, a coordinated raid was conducted at Sohail's residence four to five days ago in collaboration with a central intelligence agency.
"The operation was launched based on specific intelligence inputs regarding suspicious activities in the area," stated SP Choudhary. "During the search, a cellphone was recovered from the accused's house. This device was immediately handed over to the central agency for detailed forensic analysis."
The forensic examination revealed suspicious evidence on the mobile phone, which directly led to Sohail's subsequent arrest by Delhi Police in the national capital. Interestingly, Sohail was not present at his residence during the initial raid.
"The accused, a native of Manihari in Katihar district, had recently visited his home and left his mobile device there. He had been living outside Bihar for some time, primarily in Hyderabad and Delhi," explained Shikhar Choudhary, adding that intelligence inputs had pointed to clear terror links. As part of the ongoing investigation, Katihar Police are closely monitoring Sohail's family members.
Details of the Terror Plot and Seizures
Police officials disclosed that an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and related materials were seized during the operation. Two of the accused were allegedly in the process of assembling a remote-controlled car fitted with explosives, indicating advanced planning for potential attacks.
The group is accused of actively promoting extremist ideology, including the concept of "Ghazwa-e-Hind", and had engaged in detailed discussions about targeting prominent locations such as the Red Fort, Parliament, and the Ram temple. Investigators revealed that the accused had begun collecting materials, conducting reconnaissance missions, and coordinating their activities through encrypted communication platforms before law enforcement successfully intercepted them.
Background of Key Accused and Recruitment Methods
Officials provided further details about Mohammad Sohail, describing him as a plumber by profession who had studied only up to Class X. "He was profoundly influenced by the speeches of Israr Ahmed," a police officer involved in the investigation stated.
"Sohail created multiple social media accounts and used these platforms to exhort youth in the name of jihad. In March 2026, he specifically incited followers of his channel to collect weapons and explosives for Ghazwa-e-Hind. To fund these activities, he shared his bank account details and QR codes to collect money under the guise of jihad," the officer elaborated.
Other Arrested Individuals and Coordinated Operation
The other three individuals arrested in this coordinated operation have been identified as Mosaib Ahmad from Maharashtra, Mohammad Hammad from Mumbai, and Sheikh Imran from Odisha. Delhi Police's Special Cell executed a meticulously planned operation, arresting two suspects from Maharashtra and one each from Odisha and Bihar.
This case highlights the ongoing challenges law enforcement agencies face in monitoring and disrupting terror networks that utilize modern encrypted technologies for communication and recruitment. The arrests demonstrate successful intelligence-sharing and inter-agency cooperation in preventing potential attacks on national landmarks.
