Five suspected terrorists planning blast held in Bengaluru; explosive materials recovered
PTC News Desk: Five suspected terrorists were arrested by the Central Crime Branch (CCB) and explosive materials have also been recovered from their possession in Karnataka's Bengaluru, officials said on Wednesday.
The five suspected terrorists are from various parts of Karnataka's capital city and were claimed to have devised a meticulous plan to blast. The arrested accused have been identified as Sayed Suhel, Umar, Janid, Mudasir, and Jahid.
"All five identified as Sayed Suhel, Umar, Janid, Mudasir, and Jahid, were accused in a 2017 murder case and were in Parappana Agrahara Central jail where they came in contact with terrorists," the CCB officials informed.
According to them, a team traced the location and apprehended the suspected terrorists based on information.
Moreover, seven pistols, many live bullets, a walkie-talkie and other items were recovered from their possession.
"CCB has succeeded in tracking down the people who planned to commit acts of vandalism in Bangaluru city. Five accused have been arrested...Seven pistols, many live bullets, a walkie-talkie and other items were recovered from them. One of the accused who is absconding provided these weapons to those arrested to carry out certain subversive activities," said Bengaluru, Police Commissioner, B Dayananda.
Meanwhile, talking about the arrest of these five individuals, former Karnataka CM Bommai said that "There is a big conspiracy. They wanted to do serial bomb blasts in Bengaluru. This case should be handed over to NIA."
- With inputs from agencies
