The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has made a significant breakthrough in the ongoing investigation of the Red Fort blast case with the detention of a prominent Kanpur-based cardiologist. Dr. S. S. Sandhu, a respected medical professional from the industrial city, was taken into custody by the anti-terror agency as part of their expanding probe into the security threat at the historic monument.
The Detention and Initial Investigation
According to official sources, Dr. S. S. Sandhu was detained by the Uttar Pradesh ATS following the emergence of crucial evidence connecting him to the case. The cardiologist, who practices at a well-known medical facility in Kanpur, is currently undergoing intensive questioning at the ATS headquarters in Lucknow. Investigators are particularly interested in understanding the nature and extent of his relationship with Dr. Nisha, a lady doctor who was previously arrested in connection with the same case.
The detention occurred after the ATS team gathered substantial digital evidence and conducted surveillance operations that indicated Dr. Sandhu's potential involvement. The investigation has revealed that Dr. Sandhu maintained regular communication with the already arrested Dr. Nisha, raising serious questions about his role in the alleged conspiracy.
Connections with Previously Arrested Accused
The case took a dramatic turn when investigators discovered the professional and personal links between Dr. Sandhu and Dr. Nisha. Both medical professionals had known each other for several years and shared multiple common connections within their professional circles. The ATS is currently examining whether these relationships were purely professional or had deeper implications in the security threat case.
Dr. Nisha was taken into custody earlier after the ATS uncovered evidence suggesting her involvement in facilitating the planning of the Red Fort blast. The interrogation of Dr. Nisha had provided crucial leads that eventually pointed toward Dr. Sandhu's possible role in the network. Investigators are now working to determine whether the cardiologist provided any logistical, financial, or strategic support to the alleged conspirators.
Security agencies have recovered several electronic devices from both doctors' premises, including mobile phones, laptops, and storage devices. The forensic examination of these devices has yielded important information about the communication patterns and meetings between the two medical professionals in the months leading up to the planned attack.
Investigation Progress and Security Implications
The Uttar Pradesh ATS has been working closely with central intelligence agencies and the Delhi Police Special Cell since the discovery of the security threat at the Red Fort. The historic monument, which serves as a symbol of national pride and hosts the Prime Minister's annual Independence Day address, has been under heightened security surveillance following the intelligence inputs about the planned explosion.
The detention of Dr. Sandhu marks the second major arrest in this high-profile case that has sent shockwaves through the medical community in Uttar Pradesh. The involvement of educated medical professionals in such serious security matters has raised concerns about the methods used by terrorist organizations to recruit individuals from respected professions.
Security analysts note that the pattern of involving professionals with clean backgrounds is becoming increasingly common among terrorist networks seeking to avoid detection. The medical profession, in particular, provides both mobility and social respectability that can be exploited by such networks to operate under the radar of security agencies.
The investigation continues to unfold as the ATS pieces together the complete picture of the alleged conspiracy. Additional teams have been deployed to investigate the international connections of the detained individuals, if any, and to identify other potential members of the network that might still be at large.
The Uttar Pradesh police have heightened security alerts across major cities in the state, particularly in Kanpur and Lucknow, following these developments. Medical associations in the state have expressed shock at the involvement of their colleagues while emphasizing that the actions of a few individuals should not tarnish the reputation of the entire medical community.
