New Delhi, April 18 (NationPress) On Saturday, the Delhi Police Special Cell disclosed the arrest of four young individuals across three states for their involvement in online radicalization and recruitment efforts aimed at establishing an Islamic state through 'jihad', according to officials. The police also established a link to the Red Fort blast, which resulted in the deaths of 11 people and left many others injured.

One of the suspects reportedly visited several sensitive locations, including the historic Red Fort in December 2025, where he shared a photograph of the iconic site topped with a black flag to inspire others, as per police reports.

The official communication emphasized that these individuals had been radicalized into engaging in terrorism-related activities. Additionally, police confiscated materials associated with the preparation of Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) from one of the suspects, along with their mobile phones.

A team from the Delhi Police Special Cell, under the leadership of Inspectors Vinay Pal and Manoj Kumar, alongside ACP Ashish Kumar, apprehended the four suspects in Maharashtra, Odisha, and Bihar. An FIR has been lodged under pertinent sections of BNS, 2023.

Among those arrested, Mosaib Ahmad, Jalaluddin Siddiqui, and Mohammad Hammad were from Maharashtra, while Sheikh Imran was from Odisha and Mohammad Sohail hailed from Bihar.

The police confirmed that the suspects participated in various closed networks on encrypted social media platforms, allegedly engaging in radicalizing and recruiting others to establish an Islamic state through 'jihad'.

The investigation unveiled that two members of this module were gathering locally-sourced materials for constructing a remote-controlled IED intended for use in a terrorist act at a favorable moment.

In detailing their methods, officials noted that one module member was urging others to gather weapons and explosives for participation in 'Ghazwa-e-Hind', even sharing his bank account information on social media to solicit funding for 'jihad'.

Another suspect promised to facilitate arms training for module members and instructed them to contribute funds for this purpose.

Mosaib Ahmad, one of the suspects, was affiliated with multiple online radical groups. The police indicated that he assisted co-suspect Mohammad Hammad by modifying a remote-controlled toy car for IED assembly and disseminated its image within a closed group.

Hammad distributed images of ball bearings, nails, remote-controlled toy cars, and containers as materials for IED construction within a closed group, handing them over to co-suspect Mosaib Ahmad, a mechanic responsible for assembling the IED.

Sheikh Imran, born in Bhubaneswar, worked as a security guard and delivery person. In 2024, he began listening to lectures from figures like Tareeq Jameel, Israr Ahmed, and Zakir Naik, gradually adopting radical views. He connected with his associates via social media. Investigators noted that Imran had discussions about targeting the Ram Mandir, Parliament, and military sites, and he was the individual who conducted reconnaissance at the Red Fort.

Mohammad Sohail, a plumber, was similarly influenced by Israr Ahmed. He created multiple social media accounts to incite youth in the name of 'jihad'. In March 2026, he encouraged his followers to gather weapons and explosives for 'Ghazwa-e-Hind' and even shared his bank details to raise funds.