Delhi Police Foil ISIS Plot In Major Delhi Terror Attack
Delhi Police on Friday successfully foiled a Delhi terror attack planned by ISIS operatives targeting high-footfall areas during Diwali. Two suspects, both named Adnan, were arrested in coordinated operations in Delhi and Bhopal. The suspects were reportedly preparing blasts in a popular South Delhi mall and a public park to inflict maximum casualties. Officials confirmed that intelligence inputs and rapid action prevented what could have been a devastating Delhi terror attack.
Details Of The Planned Strike
Investigators revealed that the suspects had conducted reconnaissance of crowded locations to execute the attack during festive celebrations. Police recovered videos of the accused pledging allegiance to ISIS, photos of potential target sites, and a makeshift timer device intended for an improvised explosive device (IED). The duo’s advanced planning indicates the seriousness of the foiled Delhi terror attack.
Timeline Of Arrests
The Delhi-based suspect was apprehended first on October 16 from Sadiq Nagar. Interrogation of the first Adnan led to the arrest of the second suspect in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Officials said the Bhopal resident had previously come under scrutiny for allegedly threatening an Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) official online. These arrests were part of a larger operation to dismantle an ISIS-inspired network across multiple states.
Investigation Into ISIS Network
Police confirmed that both suspects were undergoing training for “fidayeen” or suicide-style attacks and were in contact with foreign handlers. Authorities are investigating possible links with Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and whether the suspects received logistical support abroad. Searches continue at several locations linked to the duo, and interrogations aim to uncover other network members, preventing further Delhi terror attack threats.
FAQs
Q: Who were arrested in the foiled Delhi terror attack?
A: Two ISIS operatives, both named Adnan, were arrested in connection with the planned Delhi terror attack.
Q: When was the Delhi terror attack planned?
A: Officials said the Delhi terror attack was planned during Diwali to target crowded areas in Delhi.
Q: Which locations were targeted in the Delhi terror attack plot?
A: A South Delhi mall and a public park were targeted in the planned Delhi terror attack.
Q: Was the Delhi terror attack part of a larger ISIS network?
A: Yes, police confirmed the suspects belonged to an ISIS-inspired module with possible international connections.
