In a major security operation just days before India’s Independence Day celebrations, Delhi Police’s Special Cell has apprehended Rizwan Ali, a suspected terrorist with links to the ISIS module. The arrest took place on August 8, 2024, at approximately 11 p.m. near Ganga Baksh Marg in Delhi.
Rizwan, a resident of Daryaganj in Delhi, was carrying a bounty of Rs 3 lakh on his head, announced by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) for his involvement in terror activities. He was reportedly part of the Pune Module of ISIS and had been evading authorities.
During the arrest, police recovered a star pistol with .30 bore, three live cartridges, and two mobile phones from Rizwan’s possession. A case has been registered at the Special Cell Police Station in Delhi.
The timing of Rizwan’s presence in the capital, so close to Independence Day, has raised concerns and is being thoroughly investigated by authorities. This arrest comes as part of heightened security measures implemented across Delhi in preparation for the national holiday.
Earlier, Delhi Police had increased vigilance by putting up posters of various terrorists linked with Al Qaeda and Khalistan across the city. The posters, featuring fifteen terrorists including six associated with Al-Qaeda, aim to raise public awareness and encourage citizens to assist in tracking potential threats.
Meanwhile, Punjab police have also intensified security measures, conducting spot searches at bus stands across the state.