crime

Delhi Police arrests 2 suspected ISIS operatives plotting attack in capital

Published by
PTI

Delhi Police has arrested two suspected ISIS operatives who were allegedly planning a terror strike in a high-footfall area of the national capital, an official said on Friday.

The accused, both named Adnan and hailing from Bhopal, were arrested based on specific intelligence inputs following a coordinated operation in Delhi’s Sadiq Nagar and Bhopal, a senior police officer said.

“Preliminary investigation revealed that the accused were associated with the ISIS, and were in the process of planning a major terror strike in Delhi. Electronic devices and incriminating materials have been seized from their possession,” the officer said.

Also Read: Over 100 corruption cases registered by CBI in Delhi in 2025

The suspects are being interrogated to ascertain their network and the extent of their plans, police said.

“The arrests have averted a possible terror attack in Delhi,” the officer said.

PTI

Published by
PTI
Tags: delhi

Recent Posts

Delhi among most polluted NCR cities despite 17 per cent drop in PM10: study

Despite a 17% drop in PM10 levels since 2017-18, Delhi remains among the most polluted…

April 8, 2026

Autorickshaw driver held after pregnant police constable injured near Delhi’s South Campus road

An autorickshaw driver has been arrested after a pregnant constable of the Delhi Police was…

April 8, 2026

Delhi Assembly breach: Court sends SUV driver to 8-day police custody

Police produced accused Sarabjeet Singh before Judicial Magistrate Kartik Taparia, seeking 10 days of police…

April 8, 2026

Atmanam brings soulful South Indian vegetarian dining to Gurgaon

A new entrant at Elan Miracle Mall blends tradition, restraint, and comfort through a thoughtfully…

April 8, 2026

Temperatures drop after overnight rain in Delhi, AQI improves to ‘satisfactory’

The city's base weather monitoring station in Safdarjung logged 6.4 mm of rainfall in the…

April 8, 2026

Delhi Assembly breach probe finds accused wanted to highlight nephew’s disappearance, say police

The man who rammed his SUV into the Delhi Assembly wanted authorities to act on…

April 7, 2026