5 suspected terrorists arrested for planning explosions in Bengaluru

Mangalore Today News Network

Bengaluru, July 19, 2023: Five terror suspects were arrested by the Central Crime Branch (CCB) in Bengaluru for planning attacks across the city. Those arrested were identified as Junaid, Sohail, Umar, Mudasir and Jahid.

Several explosive materials and other items, along with their mobile phones were seized.

 

As further investigations were underway, the CCB was also on the lookout for five more individuals suspected to be involved in the planning.

According to the police, the five arrested accused were also involved in a 2017 murder case.

They had been lodged at the Bangalore Central Jail, wherein they came in contact with some terrorists and received training on handling explosives.

The accused were arrested after the CCB had received input about their plan for explosions in the city.

Courtesy: India Today