Mumbai ( Newshub Desk): In a major breakthrough in India’s fight against terrorism, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has apprehended two fugitive operatives of the ISIS Pune sleeper module at Mumbai Airport.
The accused, Abdullah Faiyaz Shaikh and Talha Khan, had evaded authorities for over two years, fleeing India before being intercepted upon their return from Jakarta, Indonesia.
The sleeper module, active since 2023, had been planning attacks in India. Investigations revealed their involvement in the fabrication and testing of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in Pune, Maharashtra.
The duo had been in hiding overseas, but their movements were meticulously tracked, leading to their capture.
Officials stated that with eight others already arrested, the capture of Shaikh and Khan marks a critical step in dismantling ISIS-linked sleeper cells in India.
They will undergo intense interrogation to uncover further details about their overseas operations and possible remaining terror networks in the country.
This arrest serves as a strong message in India’s zero-tolerance approach to terrorism, reinforcing efforts to safeguard national security and prevent future attacks.
