Kushinagar,

5 April (HS): The Delhi Police's Special Cell has arrested a suspected

terrorist from Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar district on suspicion of

participation in terror activities and brought him to the national capital,

authorities said on Sunday. According to Uttar Pradesh police, Rizwan Ahmad,

man from the Chhawani region of Padrauna town, was under investigation by the

Special Cell. A 10-person squad commanded by Inspector Nishant Dahiya arrived

in Padrauna late Saturday evening and apprehended Ahmad with the cooperation of

local police, according to a top UP Police officer. The Special Cell also took

his mobile phone, laptop, and other electronic equipment for inspection.

According

to Superintendent of Police Keshav Kumar, no charge has been filed against him

at the local level. However, information on his family members and

acquaintances is being gathered, and increased vigilance has been mandated

across the district. According to the UP Police, Ahmad traveled to Mumbai around

a decade ago in search of work; nevertheless, he was imprisoned in Mumbai from

2017 until 2023 when his name appeared in another terror-related case.

According to reports, explosives were reportedly discovered in his room at the

time, as well as phone records showing foreign connections and links to ISIS.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi