Overview

• Siraj Ur Rehman and Syed Sameer were arrested in a joint operation by Telangana and Andhra Pradesh police for plotting bomb blasts in Hyderabad.
• Authorities seized explosive precursors, including ammonia, sulphur, and aluminium powder, from Rehman’s residence in Vizianagaram.
• The suspects, identified as members of Al Hind Ittehadul Muslimeen, allegedly planned attacks spanning Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Karnataka.
• The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken over the investigation, focusing on the suspects' network and supply chains for bomb-making materials.
• Both suspects are in judicial custody for 14 days, with police analyzing their digital communications and connections to broader terror activities.