Archive · 4 Jan 2026
NIA Takes Over Ricin Terror Plot Probe
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken over the investigation of a terror plot involving the use of ricin, a highly poisonous substance.
Three men were arrested in Gujarat last year for planning a major attack.
They had weapons and chemicals, including castor oil, which can be used to make ricin.
The main suspect, Dr. Saiyed, was in contact with a handler from Afghanistan linked to a terrorist group.
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs ordered the NIA to investigate the case under strict laws.
The NIA has taken over the probe into an alleged ricin terror plot from the Gujarat ATS.
Three suspects were arrested in November 2025 for planning a major terrorist attack using ricin and weapons.
The suspects were charged under the UAPA, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and Arms Act.
Weapons and chemicals, including castor oil, were recovered during the arrests.
The main suspect, Dr. Saiyed, was in contact with a handler from Afghanistan linked to the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP).
- Who
- Dr. Ahmed Mohiyuddin Saiyed, Azad Suleman Sheikh, Mohammad Suhail Mohammad Saleem, Abu Khadija (handler)
- What
- Alleged ricin terror plot
- When
- Arrests on November 9, 2025; MHA order on January 3, 2026
- Where
- Gandhinagar and Banaskantha district, Gujarat, India
- Why
- To carry out a major terrorist attack using ricin and weapons
- Suspects Arrested
- Dr. Ahmed Mohiyuddin Saiyed, Azad Suleman Sheikh, Mohammad Suhail Mohammad Saleem
- Date of Arrests
- November 9, 2025
- Location of Arrests
- Gandhinagar and Banaskantha district, Gujarat
- Weapons Recovered
- Two Glock pistols, one Beretta pistol, 30 live cartridges, four litres of castor oil
- Charges Filed
- UAPA, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Arms Act
- Handler's Affiliation
- Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP)
- Date of MHA Order
- January 3, 2026
- Ricin Source
- Waste material from processing castor beans
