Delhi Police Arrests Pakistani National With AK-47, Hand Grenade In Laxmi Nagar Area; Foils Major Terror Attack In City

In a major development, Delhi Police's special cell on Tuesday (12 October) nabbed a Pakistan-based terrorist in the city, averting a major terror attack on Navratri in the capital, reports Times of India.

According to the official, the suspected Pakistan national had obtained fake Indian identity cards through forged documents. The suspect has been identified as Mohd. Ashraf alias Ali and hails from Punjab in Pakistan.

One AK 47 rifle, two magazines with 60 rounds, one hand grenade, and two pistols with 50 rounds of cartridges were recovered from his possession.

"At the time of his arrest, the police recovered an AK 47 rifle along with several other arms and ammunition," Deputy Commissioner of Police, Special Cell, Pramod Kushwaha said.

Related provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, Explosive Act, Arms Act are being invoked against him and a search operation is underway at his resident.

With Agency Inputs