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- The Gujarat Anti‑Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested a Hyderabad-based doctor, along with two associates from Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly planning terror strikes in multiple Indian cities using the deadly toxin Ricin.
- Weapons and materials seized include two Glock pistols, one Beretta, 30 live cartridges and about four litres of castor oil — a precursor for ricin.
- The accused doctor reportedly obtained arms via drones from across the Pakistan border, under the direction of an Afghanistan-based handler linked to Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP).
What’s the Plot?
Authorities say the 35-year-old doctor, identified as Ahmed Mohiyuddin Saiyed from Hyderabad, held an MBBS from China and had radical links.
He allegedly:
- procured weapons and ammunition;
- initiated chemical processing of ricin using castor oil.
- Conducted reconnaissance in Delhi, Lucknow and Ahmedabad.
- operated under an Afghanistan-based handler, “Abu Khadija” associated with ISKP and had contacts in Pakistan.
Where & When?
- Arrests took place in Gujarat: Saiyed was intercepted near Adalaj Toll Plaza on the Ahmedabad-Mehsana road on 7 November.
- Two accomplices from UP (Azad Suleman Sheikh and Mohammad Suhail Saleem Khan) were held in Banaskantha following the doctor’s arrest.
How Did They Plan the Attack?
- Arms were smuggled in via drones across the Pakistan border, collected from designated drop spots.
- Castor oil (4 litres) recovered indicates the accused had started steps towards chemical weapon manufacture, ricin extraction.
- The group had mapped sensitive locations and planned terror activity under ISKP direction.
Why This Matters
- Use of a chemical toxin like ricin marks a sharp escalation in tactics—beyond bombs and guns.
- Drone-based arms smuggling from across the border shows evolving terror logistics.
- A medically qualified person using his knowledge for terror raises serious national security concerns, especially with international militant links.
- This bust may prompt stronger oversight of medical professionals, chemical supply chains and cross-border drone activities.
What Happens Next?
- Saiyed and his accomplices are booked under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), Arms Act and Indian Penal Code sections; Saiyed was remanded till 17 November.
- Investigations are expanding into their Pakistani/Afghan handlers, additional network members and further planned targets.
States and central agencies will examine how drone arms drops are being coordinated and how chemical weapon precursors are being infiltrated.
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