Delhi Police Cracks Al Qaeda Terror Module, Detains 14 Nationwide

The Delhi Police claimed to have dismantled an Al Qaeda terror module after detaining 14 individuals from Jharkhand, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. The operation, executed with state police collaboration, revealed the module's aim to declare 'khilafat' and conduct terrorist activities within India. Further interrogations and raids are ongoing.

The Delhi Police on Thursday announced the takedown of an Al Qaeda terror module, detaining 14 individuals from Jharkhand, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. This crack came following intelligence inputs.

The operation, conducted in collaboration with state police forces, revealed the module was led by Dr. Ishtiyaq of Ranchi. The group aimed to declare 'khilafat' and execute significant terrorist activities in India, according to a police statement.

The detainees received weapon-handling training at several locations. Six were detained in Rajasthan's Bhiwadi during their training, and eight others from Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh are currently under questioning. Additional detentions and raids to recover arms, ammunition, and documents are ongoing.

(With inputs from agencies.)