Delhi (Islamist/Other Conflicts): Timeline (Terrorist Activities) -2022

On January 9, a person was arrested near Indraprastha Park in Sarai Kale Khan Bus Terminal of New Delhi District in Delhi, reports ANI. The arrestee identified as Raisul Azam is a key supplier to an international syndicate indulged in circulation of FICNs. Raisul Azam has already supplied FICN worth more than INR 1,00,00,000 in Delhi during the last four years. FICN worth INR 2,98,000 in denomination of INR 500 were seized from the arrestee. Read less...

On January 11, a woman was arrested along with heroin worth INR 7,43,00,000 from Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in New Delhi (Delhi), reports NDTV. The woman who had arrived from Entebbe in Ugandan via Sharjah was found to be in possession of heroin weighing 1.06 kg concealed in 107 capsules inside clothes in baggage. Read less...

On January 14, an improvised explosive device (IED) was recovered from the busy Ghazipur flower market in East Delhi District, reports The India Express. The three kilogrames explosives, including RDX and ammonium nitrate, a timer device, an electric detonator and some shrapnel kept in a rectangular iron box and concealed in a black and red backpack was found lying unattended in the market. The IED was eventually destroyed via a controlled explosion saving thousands of lives. This comes just days before Republic Day celebrations in the national capital. Read less...

The security agencies have warned Delhi Police that on the occasion of Republic Day Khalistani militants can strike in the national capital of Delhi, reports Odisha TV on January 25. The Police have released posters of eight Khalistani militants in this connection. Recently a case of Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) was lodged by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) against Jaswinder Singh Multani, a German-based Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) member who was allegedly linked to Ludhiana Court Blast on December 23, 2021, was detained and questioned in Germany. Delhi Police have released posters of the Khalistani militants from different organisations, and have urged the people to inform them immediately if they come across anything suspicious. The posters have been pasted across the national capital. Read less...