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India Gazette
20-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Andhra: Two terror suspects from Vizianagaram, Telangana remanded for 14 days; shifted to Vizag Jail
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], May 20 (ANI): Two terror suspects, Siraj Ur Rehman from Vizianagaram and Syed Sameer from Telangana, were arrested in a joint operation by the Andhra Pradesh and Telangana Police. They were remanded to judicial custody for 14 days on Tuesday and shifted to Vizag Central Jail for allegedly planning bomb blasts. According to the police, the suspects were planning to test explosive devices as part of a larger terror plot. The in-charge Superintendent of Police (SP) of Vizianagaram stated that the accused were shifted early this Monday morning after being remanded by the court. The duo had been communicating through a WhatsApp group and had procured bomb-making materials via e-commerce platforms. Siraj was arrested along with another suspect, and investigations are currently underway. The Vizianagaram Town-II police produced the accused before the local district court, which remanded him to judicial custody for two weeks. Police are investigating the suspects' possible links to terror organisations such as the Popular Front of India (PFI), Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), and Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI). Commenting on the arrests, Andhra Pradesh Health Minister and BJP leader Satya Kumar Yadav said, 'I have received several news reports over time regarding terrorist activities and sleeper cells. For many days now, the BJP has been alert to the presence of terrorist sleeper cells operating around Hyderabad and in certain areas of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. These ongoing activities are linked to organisations like PFI, SIMI, and SDPI. We have always emphasised the importance of maintaining strict surveillance on these groups. We strongly believe there are elements of ISIS present in the southern states, which is a matter of serious concern.' The suspects have been booked under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for plotting terrorist acts and endangering public peace. Police officials stated that Siraj was the primary architect of the plot, while Sameer allegedly assisted in executing their conspiracy to carry out subversive activities. Siraj had procured bomb-making materials, including explosive precursors, through various e-commerce platforms. Visakhapatnam Range Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Gopinath Jetty confirmed over the phone that the arrested individuals had links to terror activities. (ANI)
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Time of India
China Helped Pakistan with Radars, Satellites & Drones After Pahalgam Attack
Weeks After Pahalgam Attack, Terror Bid Foiled In Hyderabad, 2 Men Arrested For Planning Blasts A major terror bid was foiled in Hyderabad after two men, suspected of planning blasts in the city, were arrested. According to the police, the two accused, Siraj Ur Rehman (29) and Syed Sameer (28), have suspected links with an ISIS module in Saudi Arabia. The two arrested men are currently in custody and will be produced before a court soon, the police said.#hyderabad #terrorplotfoiled #isislinked #arrested #pahalgamattack #indiapakistantensions #operationsindoor #securityalert #counterterrorism #vigilance #terrorbid #hyderabadnews #telangana #toi #toibharat 1.7K views | 7 hours ago
India.com
19-05-2025
- India.com
Hyderabad Terror Plot Foiled: Two ISIS-Linked Suspects Arrested In Joint Police Operation
A huge terror attack was foiled in Hyderabad after security agencies caught two suspects who are said to be connected with the Islamic State (ISIS), officials said on Sunday. The suspects, named Siraj Ur Rehman (29) and Syed Sameer (28), were caught in a coordinated intelligence operation by the counterintelligence wings of Andhra Pradesh Police and Telangana Police. The two are said to have planned bomb explosions in strategic locations within Hyderabad. The two men were suspected of having been working under the instructions of an ISIS module operating in Saudi Arabia, which was providing them with remote instructions. The men had allegedly acquired explosive materials such as ammonia, sulphur, and aluminum powder, which are standard in improvised explosive devices (IEDs), according to the authorities. The crackdown had its beginning with the arrest of Rehman in Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh. During his interrogation, Rehman resulted in the arrest of Sameer in Hyderabad shortly after. The two suspects are currently in police custody and will be produced before a local court for further legal proceedings. Intel reports indicated that Rehman was tasked with procuring the explosive material, while the module overseas was guiding both men on details of operations, purportedly intending to execute coordinated attacks within the city. This attempted attack follows only weeks after the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, in which 26 civilians were murdered by militants. India's Operation Sindoor, a cross-border strike on nine terror launch pads located in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK), followed as a result of that attack. Authorities said the thwarting of this latest terror plot underscores the heightened alertness by security organs around the country, particularly following growing threats from foreign terror networks using cyber and transnational networks. Additional investigation is under way to determine any other connections or potential co-conspirators in India or overseas.
Hindustan Times
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Terror attack averted in Hyderabad, 2 ISIS-linked suspects arrested: Report
Security forces foiled a terror plot in Telangana's Hyderabad on Sunday and arrested two men suspected of planning bomb blasts in the city. According to an NDTV report, the accused, who were allegedly planning blasts in the city, have been identified as Siraj Ur Rehman (29) and Syed Sameer (28). The accused are believed to have ties to an ISIS module operating out of Saudi Arabia, the publication reported, citing officials. The two arrested men are currently in custody and will be produced before a court soon. Also Read | View: India was ready for round II, Pakistan begged US for intervention on May 10 The arrests were the result of a high-stakes joint operation by the counterintelligence cells of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana Police, launched after an intelligence tip-off. Rehman was first apprehended in Andhra Pradesh's Vizianagaram. His interrogation led authorities to Sameer, who was arrested shortly afterwards in Hyderabad. During raids on premises linked to the accused, the police have recovered explosive materials, including ammonia, sulphur, and aluminium powder, from the suspects' premises, officials added. India-Pakistan news live: Supreme Court to hear MP minister's plea over remarks on Col Sofiya Qureshi Reportedly, Siraj procured explosive materials in Vizianagaram as part of the plan, and the duo then received instructions from an ISIS module based in Saudi Arabia, which was allegedly guiding them to carry out attacks in Hyderabad, India Today reported. The foiled plot comes weeks after a deadly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, in which 26 innocent people were killed by terrorists. Also Read | UP man arrested for allegedly spying for Pakistan's ISI: Report That attack, which targeted Hindu tourists in the scenic Baisaran Valley, led to a strong military and diplomatic response from India, including Operation Sindoor, a cross-border retaliation strike aimed at nine terror bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir.
NDTV
19-05-2025
- NDTV
Terror Bid Foiled In Hyderabad, 2 Men With Suspected ISIS Links Arrested
Quick Reads Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. A major terror plot was foiled in Hyderabad with the arrest of two men linked to an ISIS module. Police recovered explosives from their premises. The arrests follow rising tensions after a deadly attack in Pahalgam, prompting increased vigilance. Hyderabad: A major terror bid was foiled in Hyderabad on Sunday after two men, suspected of planning blasts in the city, were arrested. According to the police, the two accused, Siraj Ur Rehman (29) and Syed Sameer (28), have suspected links with an ISIS module in Saudi Arabia. A joint operation by the counter-intelligence cell of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana police first arrested Rehman from Andhra Pradesh's Vizianagaram after a tip-off. Rehman then revealed details to the police that led to the arrest of the second suspect, Sameer from Hyderabad, officials said. The police have recovered explosive materials, including ammonia, sulphur, and aluminium powder, from the suspects' premises, officials added. The two arrested men are currently in custody and will be produced before a court soon, the police said. Officials also urged the public to maintain vigilance and cooperation. This comes shortly after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir and the increased tensions with Pakistan. Amid this, the Centre had warned states that there could be an attempt to activate sleeper cells. Twenty-six people, including one Nepali national, were killed and many others were injured as multiple terrorists descended on Baisaran Valley, known as "Mini Switzerland" - a tourist hotspot with rolling hills and verdant orchards - and opened fire last month. According to eyewitnesses, as the gunshots rang out, there was panic among the tourists who ran for cover. However, there was no place for them to hide in the wide, open space. Following this, India took strong measures against Pakistan by suspending the decades-long Indus Water Treaty and sending the Pakistani nationals back to their country. On the intervening night of May 7 and 8, India launched Operation Sindoor to target terror bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir in response to the Pahalgam attack. The operation escalated bilateral tensions as it led to strikes and counter-strikes between the two nations. Four days later, the two countries reached an agreement to stop all firing and military action on land, air and sea.
