2 Suspected ISIS Terrorists Arrested, Many Others Detained In Raids Across Delhi, Ranchi

Last Updated:September 10, 2025, 12:05 IST

Two suspected ISIS terrorists were arrested in Delhi and Ranchi. Raids were carried out at multiple locations, and several others linked to terror groups have been detained.

A file photo of Delhi Police (PTI)

Two suspected ISIS terrorists were arrested in Delhi and Ranchi on Wednesday, while some others were detained during a joint operation by the Delhi Police Special Cell, Jharkhand Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and the Ranchi Police.

One of those arrested was identified as Azhar Danish, and was arrested from the Islamnagar area of Ranchi in Jharkhand.

He was arrested on the basis of a case registered against him in Delhi and was being questioned by the police.

The other suspect was arrested in Delhi.

“Some arrests have been made by Delhi Police Special Cell in an ongoing operation," the Special Cell of the Delhi Police said in a statement.

The raids in this regard were underway at eight places, including at a hostel under the Lower Bazar Police Station limits in Ranchi.

“The joint operation of Delhi and Jharkhand police is being conducted at several places, including a hostel in Ranchi. Some people linked to terrorist organisations have been detained, and interrogation is going on," Jharkhand Police IG (Operations) and spokesperson Michael Raj S told news agency PTI.

Vani Mehrotra

Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at News18.com. She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and has previously worked on multiple desks.

Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at News18.com. She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and has previously worked on multiple desks.

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