Delhi: On Sunday, the Delhi Police Special Cell has arrested a Uttar Pradesh based youth on suspicion of engaging in terrorism activities, authorities said. The man, who lived at Chhawani, Padrauna town, Kushinagar district, was suspected as part of a continuing investigation being carried out by the Special Cell.
Officials said Ahmed was picked up by a 10-member squad commanded by Inspector Nishant Dahiya that arrived at Padrauna late on Saturday evening. This was done with the help of local police authorities and Ahmed was then taken to the national capital where he was further questioned.
According to police sources, the connection of Ahmed to the Islamic State (ISIS) in the past is also under investigation. He had previously travelled to Mumbai in pursuit of a job only to end up being arrested in relation to a case involving terror. He was imprisoned between 2017 and 2023 after allegedly explosives were found in his home. Phone records, which showed international communications and were suspected to have connections to ISIS operatives, had also been discovered by investigators.
According to the officials, the existing detention is a part of a new investigation and law enforcement is attempting to determine any potential connections or activities. More questioning and examination of evidence is being done, to establish the scope of his involvement.
The evolution brings out increased alertness by security organs, since the organs are still on the lookout of any form of threats, and in the process kill people who are suspected to be associated with extremist groups.