Munger Police in Bihar are set to produce a suspected anti-national operative before a local court on Tuesday, 8 July 2025, seeking judicial remand for further interrogation into an alleged terror conspiracy with suspected cross-border links to Pakistan. The accused, identified as Mohammad Saddam, was arrested on Monday evening from Milik Thanpur village under the Tarapur police station limits, following a targeted intelligence-based raid.

How the Arrest Unfolded

Acting on specific intelligence inputs, Munger Police conducted a raid at Milik Thanpur village, where Mohammad Saddam allegedly attempted to flee during the operation. A country-made pistol was subsequently recovered from nearby bushes where the accused had concealed it. A mobile phone was also seized from him and has been dispatched for forensic examination.

An FIR has been registered under Section 113 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and relevant provisions of the Arms Act. The case is being supervised by senior police officers, with information shared with central and other security agencies.

Alleged Cross-Border Network and Mumbai Connection

Investigators allege that Mohammad Saddam had been residing in Mumbai for approximately two to three years, during which he reportedly came into contact with an individual known as Rana Bhai, who is believed to have links with a suspected cross-border network. Police allege that following a crackdown in Mumbai, the accused fled to Munger.

A preliminary examination of the seized mobile phone reportedly revealed contacts with Pakistani phone numbers and suspicious interactions through social media platforms. Forensic experts are conducting a detailed analysis of the digital evidence to determine the full extent of these alleged connections.

Terror Plot Allegations and Two Absconding Suspects

Initial interrogation, according to police, suggests that Mohammad Saddam and two associates were allegedly planning a major terror incident. Police have identified the two suspected accomplices and launched continuous raids to trace and arrest them. Officials have stressed, however, that the investigation remains at a preliminary stage and that all claims are being verified through scientific and technical evidence.

Tarapur SDPO Kumar Devendra described the case as highly sensitive. 'Interrogation has revealed that he was in contact with a cross-border network linked to Rana Bhai. He had two other associates, and the trio was planning to execute a major terror incident. The investigation is ongoing; a case has been registered, and the network is being probed. He had come into contact with Rana Bhai while he was in Mumbai. Following a crackdown there, he fled Mumbai and came to Munger,' Kumar Devendra said, adding that it would be premature to draw any conclusion at this stage.

What Investigators Are Doing Next

Forensic experts continue to examine the seized mobile phone and other electronic evidence. Central and state security agencies are also being kept in the loop to determine whether the case connects to a larger network. The complete picture, officials say, will emerge only after the remaining suspects are apprehended and all evidence is examined. This comes amid heightened security vigilance across several states following intelligence alerts about cross-border terror activity.