Delhi Police Bust 'Al-Qaeda Terror Module Aspiring To Declare Khilafat', 14 Detained

The Delhi Police said on Thursday that they have busted an al-Qaeda terror module. According to a report by PTI, 14 people from Jharkhand, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh have been detained.

"The module, as per current state of operations, was being led by one Dr Ishtiyaq of Ranchi (Jharkhand), and it was aspiring to declare 'khilafat (Caliphate)' and execute serious terrorist activities within the country," the Delhi Police said in a statement. It also said the members of the terror module were trained, including in handling weapons, at various locations.

Officials said that the operation was conducted along with the police forces of the states concerned after they received intelligence about the module.