New Delhi, India: The Delhi Police Special Cell has successfully apprehended Rizwan Ali, a fugitive terrorist with suspected affiliations to the ISIS faction, mere days prior to the Independence Day festivities in the national capital, according to an official statement.
Rizwan Ali was captured on the evening of August 8, 2024, approximately 11 pm, near Ganga Baksh Marg, Delhi, following the receipt of confidential intelligence by the police force. During the arrest, a .30 caliber star pistol, three live cartridges, and two mobile phones were seized from his possession. Subsequently, a case has been filed at the PS Special Cell, Delhi.
A resident of Daryaganj, Delhi, Rizwan Ali was under a Rs 3 lakh reward offered by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) for his involvement in acts of terrorism, as disclosed by the Special Cell, Delhi Police.
It has been revealed that Rizwan Ali was a member of the Pune Module of ISIS and had been on the run. His presence in Delhi prior to Independence Day has been under investigation by the authorities.
The NIA has also disseminated photographs of Rizwan Ali along with other fugitives with links to terrorism.
In the past, the Delhi Police have intensified security measures and erected posters featuring various terrorists associated with Al Qaeda and Khalistan.
The police have placed posters throughout the city and have encouraged the public to assist in apprehending the terrorists. The Delhi Police have assured that individuals who provide information leading to the capture of these terrorists will be appropriately rewarded. However, the identities of these informants will remain confidential.
The police have emphasized that these security measures are in place to heighten public awareness and aid in the tracking of these terrorists.
According to the police, the posters feature the names of fifteen terrorists, out of whom six are believed to be linked to Al-Qaeda.
To bolster national security in the lead-up to Independence Day, the Punjab Police have implemented enhanced security protocols, including conducting thorough spot searches at all bus terminals across the state.
This operation, known as Cordon and Search, was executed in all 28 police districts, with teams of police and sniffer dogs conducting checks on individuals arriving and departing from bus stands.
