The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested Rizwan Ali, also known as Abu Salma and Mola, the 11th key accused in the ISIS Pune sleeper module case.
Ali, who carried a reward of Rs 3 lakh and was subject to a standing Non-Bailable Warrant issued by the NIA Special Court, was wanted for his active role in furthering the terror agenda of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS).
According to the NIA, Rizwan was involved in conducting reconnaissance of potential hideouts, organising arms training sessions, and teaching the fabrication of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs). His arrest is linked to case number RC-05/2023/NIA/MUM, which pertains to a broader anti-India conspiracy allegedly planned by ISIS operatives.
Rizwan and the 10 others accused already in judicial custody had conspired to execute terror attacks aimed at destabilising the country and inciting communal unrest.
The previously arrested individuals include Mohammed Imran Khan, Mohammed Yunus Saki, Abdul Kadir Pathan, Simab Nasiruddin Kazi, Zulfikar Ali Barodawala, Shamil Nachan, Akif Nachan, Shahnawaz Alam, Abdullah Faiyaz Shaikh, and Talha Khan.
All have been chargesheeted under various provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, Explosive Substances Act, Arms Act, and the Indian Penal Code.
The NIA has stated that investigations are ongoing as part of a broader effort to dismantle ISIS-linked terror networks plotting to wage war against the Indian government and impose Islamic rule through violence and subversion.
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