Terrorist in Faridabad: In early March 2025, a significant terror plot targeting the Ram Temple in Ayodhya was thwarted with the arrest of 19-year-old Abdul Rehman in Faridabad, Haryana. This operation, conducted jointly by the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and Haryana’s Special Task Force (STF), led to the recovery of two live hand grenades and the exposure of a potential sleeper cell network.
Arrest and Seizure
Abdul Rehman, hailing from Milkipur in Uttar Pradesh’s Faizabad district, was apprehended near Pali village in Faridabad. Acting on intelligence inputs received on February 28, security forces tracked him to a dilapidated house in the Pali area on Sohna Road. During the arrest, two hand grenades were recovered from his possession, which were later defused by the bomb disposal squad.
Links to ISI and Reconnaissance Activities
Investigations revealed that Rehman had been in contact with Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and was allegedly being groomed for a terror attack on the Ram Temple. He had conducted reconnaissance of the temple multiple times, sharing crucial information with his handlers. Rehman reportedly traveled from Faizabad to Faridabad by train, where he received the grenades from an unidentified handler, with plans to return to Ayodhya for the attack.
Sleeper Cell Involvement
Authorities are probing the involvement of a sleeper cell that may have supported Rehman in Faridabad. The suspect claimed he did not know the individual who provided him with the grenades, a tactic commonly associated with sleeper cell operations. Central agencies are working to identify local contacts and logistical support linked to the suspect.
Legal Proceedings and Ongoing Investigation
Following his arrest, Rehman was presented before a city court, which ordered a 10-day police remand. During interrogation, he disclosed information about hidden weapons in Faridabad, leading to the recovery of the grenades. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities aiming to dismantle the broader network involved in the plot.
Terrorist in Faridabad: In early March 2025, a significant terror plot targeting the Ram Temple in Ayodhya was thwarted with the arrest of 19-year-old Abdul Rehman in Faridabad, Haryana. This operation, conducted jointly by the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and Haryana’s Special Task Force (STF), led to the recovery of two live hand grenades and the exposure of a potential sleeper cell network.
Arrest and Seizure
Abdul Rehman, hailing from Milkipur in Uttar Pradesh’s Faizabad district, was apprehended near Pali village in Faridabad. Acting on intelligence inputs received on February 28, security forces tracked him to a dilapidated house in the Pali area on Sohna Road. During the arrest, two hand grenades were recovered from his possession, which were later defused by the bomb disposal squad.
Links to ISI and Reconnaissance Activities
Investigations revealed that Rehman had been in contact with Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and was allegedly being groomed for a terror attack on the Ram Temple. He had conducted reconnaissance of the temple multiple times, sharing crucial information with his handlers. Rehman reportedly traveled from Faizabad to Faridabad by train, where he received the grenades from an unidentified handler, with plans to return to Ayodhya for the attack.
Sleeper Cell Involvement
Authorities are probing the involvement of a sleeper cell that may have supported Rehman in Faridabad. The suspect claimed he did not know the individual who provided him with the grenades, a tactic commonly associated with sleeper cell operations. Central agencies are working to identify local contacts and logistical support linked to the suspect.
Legal Proceedings and Ongoing Investigation
Following his arrest, Rehman was presented before a city court, which ordered a 10-day police remand. During interrogation, he disclosed information about hidden weapons in Faridabad, leading to the recovery of the grenades. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities aiming to dismantle the broader network involved in the plot.
Heightened Security Measures
In response to the foiled plot, security has been intensified in and around the Ram Temple and other significant locations in Ayodhya. Authorities have increased vigilance, instructing residents near the temple not to offer shelter to unknown individuals.
This incident underscores the persistent threats posed by terror networks and the critical importance of coordinated intelligence and law enforcement efforts in safeguarding national security.
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