Archive · 19 May 2025
Two Apprehended in Joint Operation for Alleged Bomb Plot
Two men, Sameer and Siraj, were arrested by police in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
They are accused of planning to set off bombs.
They had gathered materials to make bombs and were going to test them.
They connected with each other online, possibly through a handler in Saudi Arabia, to plan the attacks.
The police stopped them before they could decide where to plant the bombs.
Although they were planning a terrorist strike, officials stated they are self-radicalized with no known affiliations to any terrorist organization.
Sameer, a lift technician, and Siraj Ur Rehman were apprehended in a joint operation.
The duo allegedly planned to carry out bomb blasts.
Siraj procured bomb precursors, including explosive materials, from e-commerce platforms.
They intended to test explosives on the outskirts of Vizianagaram.
Authorities believe they were self-radicalized with no known terrorist affiliations.
- Who
- Sameer and Siraj Ur Rehman, apprehended in a joint police operation
- What
- Planning and preparing for bomb blasts; testing explosives
- When
- Detained two days prior to the reporting
- Where
- Telangana and Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To carry out bomb blasts and subversive activities
- Sameer's profession
- Hyderabad lift technician
- Siraj Ur Rehman's occupation
- Vizianagaram graduate
- Accusation
- Plotting bomb blasts
- Detainment timeframe
- Two days prior
- Materials procured
- Explosive materials from e-commerce platforms