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Haryana Preacher Detained in Al Falah University Terror Probe After 2,500 Kg Chemical Seizure

Investigators are probing links to banned groups tied to the Red Fort car blast.

Overview

  • Maulvi Ishtiyaq was detained in Faridabad and moved to Srinagar for questioning, with police saying a formal arrest is likely.
  • Officers recovered more than 2,500 kg of ammonium nitrate, potassium chlorate and sulphur from his rented quarters inside the Al Falah University complex.
  • Police said he is the ninth person held in an interstate investigation targeting a suspected 'white-collar' logistics module.
  • Investigators allege the cache was stored by Dr. Muzammil Ganaie and Dr. Umar Nabi, identified as the driver of the car that exploded near Delhi's Red Fort, killing 12.
  • The probe follows coordinated raids with Haryana and Uttar Pradesh police, and officials indicated more arrests are expected.