4 Arrested As Delhi Police Dismantle Terror Module Spanning Maharashtra, Odisha, Bihar

In a major counter-terrorism breakthrough, the Delhi Police Special Cell has arrested four radicalised individuals linked to an alleged terror module operating across Maharashtra, Odisha, and Bihar. The arrests were made in a coordinated intelligence-led operation on Saturday, according to officials.

Deputy Commissioner of Police Praveen Kumar Tripathi said the accused were influenced by extremist online narratives promoting the creation of a so-called “Khurasan-based lashkar” and the establishment of a caliphate. Investigators also said the group was allegedly preparing for participation in “Ghazwa-e-Hind” ideology while attempting to recruit and radicalise others through encrypted digital platforms.

An FIR has been registered under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, at the Special Cell Police Station. Authorities confirmed the recovery of materials suspected to be intended for assembling an improvised explosive device (IED), along with multiple mobile phones and digital devices used for communication and coordination.

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The arrested individuals have been identified as Mosaib Ahmad alias Sonu alias Kalam from Thane, Mohammad Hammad from Mumbai, Sheikh Imran from Bhubaneswar, and Mohammad Sohail from Katihar in Bihar. Officials said the group operated through closed encrypted social media channels where discussions allegedly revolved around violent extremism, recruitment efforts, and fundraising activities.

Investigators further revealed that the module was also attempting to raise funds through QR codes and bank accounts under the guise of ideological or charitable activities. One of the accused is suspected of conducting reconnaissance of sensitive locations in Delhi, including Red Fort and India Gate, during December 2025, raising concerns about potential targeting.

Police added that some members were influenced by a mix of online extremist content and sermons from multiple religious speakers, including Zakir Naik, which is now part of the ongoing radicalisation assessment. Officials emphasized that the network was still in a developing stage but showed signs of interstate coordination and expansion intent.

Authorities are now tracing financial transactions, digital footprints, and possible external links connected to the module. Further investigation is underway to determine the full scope of the network and whether additional individuals are involved.

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