Delhi police arrest NIA’s most wanted ISIS terrorists; carrying reward of Rs 3 lakh

ISIS terrorists arrested: In a major breakthrought, Delhi Police on Monday arrested National Investigation Agency (NIA's) most-wanted Islamic State (IS) terrorists after conducting a massive search operation. 

His arrest is crucial in NIA’s investigation into the ISIS Pune module case. An engineer by profession, Shahnawaz had escaped from Pune police custody and was living in Delhi. 

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According to Delhi Police, the module was planning to carry out terror incidents in North India, taking instructions from foreign-based handlers.

Along with arresting ISIS terrorists, incriminating material including materials suspected to be used for IED fabrication has been also recovered. 

During the interrogation, one of the suspected terrorist has been identified as Shahnawaz and has been arrested by Delhi Police’s Special Cell, just days after NIA announced a reward of Rs 3 lakh on him.

"Delhi Police Special Cell arrests NIA's most wanted terrorist Shahnawaz alias Shafi Uzzama. NIA had placed a reward of Rs 3 lakhs on the arrested terrorist Shahnawaz, who was wanted in the Pune ISIS case," Delhi police said.

Earlier, last month, the NIA released pictures of four terror suspects, including that of Shahnawaz, wanted in the Pune ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria) module case and declared a reward money of Rs 3 lakh each for credible information on them leading to their arrest. The agency has said that the identity of the informant will be kept confidential. The agency had released their pictures and sought public support as it launched a massive manhunt.

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Further investigation is underway.

- With inputs from agencies

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