Archive · 25 Jun 2025
ISIS Suspect Saquib Nachan Critically Ill After Brain Stroke
Saquib Nachan, once part of a banned group and now a key suspect in a terror case, is very sick after a brain stroke.
He is accused of being a leader for ISIS in India, recruiting people and spreading their ideas.
Police say he helped ISIS grow.
He was also involved in past bombings and spent time in prison.
Now, while in jail for the recent case, he's in the hospital, and his family is with him.
His son is also in jail as part of the same case.
The authorities are investigating his network and connections further.
Saquib Nachan, ex-SIMI member and alleged ISIS leader, is in critical condition after a stroke.
Nachan, arrested in 2023, is accused of being the 'Amir-e-Hind' for ISIS in India.
He is charged with radicalizing youth and expanding ISIS operations across India.
Nachan's son is in jail and his family has been informed of his medical emergency.
Nachan was previously convicted for involvement in 2002-2003 Mumbai bombings.
- Who
- Saquib Nachan, a former SIMI member and alleged ISIS leader, is the central figure.
- What
- Saquib Nachan, a former SIMI member and alleged ISIS leader, suffered a stroke and is in critical condition.
- When
- Nachan suffered a brain stroke, details of the exact date were not provided.
- Where
- Nachan is hospitalized in Delhi after being in custody in Tihar Jail.
- Why
- Nachan is being treated for a medical emergency while in custody for his alleged involvement in the Delhi-Padgha ISIS Terror Module case.
- Name
- Saquib Abdul Hamid Nachan
- Age
- 63
- Former Affiliation
- Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI)
- Current Status
- Critically ill after a brain stroke
- Accusation
- Role as 'Amir-e-Hind' for ISIS in India
- Previous Conviction
- Involvement in 2002-2003 Mumbai bombings