Delhi Police Makes Major Breakthrough: Arrests ISIS Suspect Shahnawaz
- Posted on October 2, 2023
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- By Arijit Dutta
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In a significant development, the Delhi Police
Special Cell has successfully apprehended Shahnawaz, also known as Shafi Uzzama,
a high-profile individual on the National Investigation Agency's (NIA) most
wanted list. Shahnawaz had a substantial ₹3 lakh bounty on his head and was a
fugitive sought in connection with the Pune ISIS case.
In a significant development, the Delhi Police
Special Cell has successfully apprehended Shahnawaz, also known as Shafi Uzzama,
a high-profile individual on the National Investigation Agency's (NIA) most
wanted list. Shahnawaz had a substantial ₹3 lakh bounty on his head and was a
fugitive sought in connection with the Pune ISIS case.
Shafi Uzzama, a 32-year-old engineer residing in
Delhi, managed a daring escape from the custody of Pune police, setting off an
extensive manhunt that spanned across multiple states. His capture marks a
critical milestone in the pursuit of justice.
Additionally, Delhi Police Special Cell
authorities have taken into custody several individuals who may have ties to
this case. However, specific details about these detainees and their potential
involvement in terrorist activities have not yet been disclosed. Authorities
have assured the public that a thorough investigation is currently in progress.
The recent arrest of Shafi Uzzama underscores
the relentless efforts of the NIA to track down individuals associated with the
Pune ISIS module case. Earlier, the NIA had circulated images of four terrorism
suspects connected to this case, offering a substantial reward of ₹3 lakh for
credible information leading to their arrest.
Shafi Uzzama, along with his associates Talha Liyakat
Khan, Rizwan Abdul Haji Ali, and Abdulla Faiyaz Shaikh, who also goes by the
alias Daiper wala, had been subjects of an extensive nationwide manhunt. Their
apprehension signifies a significant stride in the ongoing battle against
terrorism and reaffirms the commitment of law enforcement agencies to
safeguarding the nation's security.
