UP youth held by Delhi Police over terror links
UP youth held by Delhi Police over terror links
Delhi Police detains Rizwan Ahmad from Kushinagar on suspicion of terrorist ties, with investigators probing ISIS links and seized devices.
Delhi Police's Special Cell detained Rizwan Ahmad, a resident of Padrauna in Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh, on Sunday on suspicion of involvement in terrorist activities and took him to the national capital for questioning.
UP police said Rizwan Ahmad, from the Chhawani area of Padrauna town, came under the scanner during the investigation of a case registered by the Special Cell. The development signals ongoing cross-state counterterrorism efforts and a focus on potential ISIS links.
Authorities described the operation as a joint effort by Uttar Pradesh ATS and Delhi Police, with electronic devices seized for examination to gather further leads. Investigators are looking into his online connections and any network that may extend beyond a single state.
Officials noted that the case underscores the persistent risk of online radicalization and the importance of inter-agency cooperation in counterterrorism, as authorities review data from the confiscated mobile phone, laptop and other devices for additional information.
The backdrop to the case includes past reports linking Rizwan Ahmad to ISIS modules and radicalization activities, with officials indicating there may have been a history of involvement in terror-related activities. Investigators are evaluating the extent of his network and potential online re-engagement after prior interactions with extremist content.
This investigation highlights the ongoing collaboration between police agencies to counter terrorism and disrupt modules that may operate across state lines, aiming to prevent any future threats to public safety.
