New Delhi: The Delhi police Special Cell on July 6 claimed to have foiled an alleged Pakistan-backed terror conspiracy targeting police establishments and other key installations in the national capital. Six operatives linked to two separate terror modules were arrested during coordinated operations, with investigators alleging that both modules were being directed by handlers based in Pakistan.
After Gujarat, another terrorist module has been busted in Delhi.
The Delhi Police Special Cell has dismantled two terror modules and arrested six suspects: Salman, Danish alias Chand Miyan, Tayyab, Ali Fazal, Zubair, and Malkit.
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Addressing a press conference, ACP (Special Cell) Pramod Kushwaha said the conspiracy was orchestrated through the network of Pakistan-based gangster Shahzad Bhatti. According to police, one module had been tasked with carrying out a petrol bomb attack on a Delhi Police installation under the instructions of Pakistan-based ISI-linked handler Rana Hunain, while the second module was allegedly involved in receiving and distributing sophisticated weapons smuggled into India via drones from across the border.
The Special Cell’s Northern Range teams conducted simultaneous operations that led to the dismantling of both modules. Separate FIRs have been registered under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Arms Act.
Petrol Bomb Attack Module Busted
According to police, the first module comprised Danish alias Chand Miya (24) and Salman (20), both residents of Muzaffarnagar in Uttar Pradesh. The duo was apprehended near Vijay Ghat before they could allegedly execute the planned attack.
During the operation, police recovered three petrol bombs (Molotov cocktails), a stolen motorcycle, Rs 2,000 in cash, and mobile phones allegedly containing chats, photographs and videos exchanged with Pakistani handlers.
Investigators alleged that Danish established contact with Rana Hunain through social media in April this year. He was reportedly instructed to conduct reconnaissance of Delhi Police establishments and other sensitive locations before carrying out a petrol bomb attack. Police claimed he had been promised Rs 20,000 upon successfully completing the mission.
Salman, identified as Danish’s associate, allegedly accompanied him to Delhi and was assigned the role of recording the attack on video. He, too, was allegedly promised Rs 20,000 for his participation.
Weapons Smuggling Module Dismantled
In a separate operation, the Special Cell also dismantled another alleged terror-linked module accused of receiving sophisticated weapons smuggled into India from Pakistan through drones.
Police arrested Tayyab (27), a resident of Shaheen Bagh in Delhi; Jubair Khan (24) from Ghaziabad; and Ali Fazal (26) from Meerut near the Kalindi Kunj area. A fourth accused, Malkiat Singh (36), was subsequently arrested from Amritsar in Punjab.
The police seized three sophisticated pistols, five live cartridges, two vehicles—a Hyundai Verna and a Ford EcoSport—and mobile phones allegedly containing incriminating conversations with Pakistani handlers. According to ACP Kushwaha, this module was allegedly being operated by Pakistan-based handler Hasan Gujjar, who is also said to be associated with Shahzad Bhatti.
Weapons Allegedly Smuggled Through Drones
Police alleged that sophisticated weapons were dropped across the India-Pakistan border using drones before being collected and distributed through local operatives. Investigators claim that the proceeds generated from selling these weapons were intended to finance terror-related and criminal activities in India.
The investigation revealed that Tayyab allegedly recruited Jubair Khan to collect a consignment of weapons from Malkiat Singh in Amritsar. The weapons were then allegedly delivered to Ali Fazal for sale in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh.
Police further stated that Ali Fazal has a previous case registered against him under the Arms Act by the Uttar Pradesh Police in 2025. The investigation into both modules is ongoing, and authorities said efforts are underway to identify additional members of the network as well as trace the alleged cross-border links behind the conspiracy.
