Delhi court remands four ISI-linked terror suspects to judicial custody till June 22
Synopsis
Key Takeaways
A Delhi court on Monday, 15 June remanded four terror suspects — allegedly connected to Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and the Mumbai underworld network — to judicial custody until 22 June, in connection with a purported plot to carry out coordinated terror attacks across major Indian cities.
The Accused and Court Order
The order was passed by the Patiala House Court, which sent accused Harvinder Singh, Manjeet Singh, Gagandeep Singh, and Ang Kami Lama to judicial custody for one week. The four were produced before the court after completing 16 days of police custody, during which they were interrogated by the Delhi Police Special Cell.
What the Investigation Has Revealed
According to the Delhi Police, coordinated operations across Delhi and several northern states led to the arrests and the recovery of a cache of arms and ammunition — including Pakistan-manufactured hand grenades, Glock pistols, and live cartridges. Investigators say the module allegedly conducted reconnaissance of sensitive locations, including government installations, security establishments, and crowded religious sites in Delhi, Mumbai, and Punjab.
The accused are being investigated under multiple provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and other penal statutes. The Special Cell has invoked sections relating to terrorist acts, raising funds for terrorist activities, and criminal conspiracy.
Prior Custody Extensions
On 10 June, the Patiala House Court had extended police custody by five days after investigators informed the court that the probe was at a critical stage. During that hearing, the Special Cell submitted that the accused were linked to handlers allegedly based in Pakistan and to operatives within the Mumbai underworld network.
What Investigators Are Pursuing Next
The Delhi Police Special Cell has stated that efforts are ongoing to identify other individuals connected to the alleged conspiracy and to map the full operational structure of the network. Investigators are focused on tracing the broader support chain and establishing the alleged links with Pakistan-based handlers, according to police statements.
The case is being closely watched given its scope — the alleged module reportedly had targets spanning multiple major cities, pointing to what investigators describe as a larger, coordinated anti-national conspiracy.