The Special Cell of Delhi Police has initiated an investigation into the link between an illegal gold supply that funds terror activities by a banned outfit, Indian Mujahideen. The police arrested two individuals from the Customs Department at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport on January 16.
“The accused were relatives of Indian Mujahideen founders Riyaz Bhatkal, Iqbal Bhatkal, and Yassen Bhatkal. They were also in contact with Abdul Kader from Mumbai. They were also in touch with another person named Abdul Kader, a resident of Maharashtra’s Mumbai. Suspecting a terror angle, the case was then handed over to the Special cell of the Delhi police,” the police said.
“It was also learned that the two accused are a native of Karnataka’s Bhatkal, where the founders of the banned outfit belong. Fake driving licenses were also recovered from the possession of the accused,” police added.
During the investigation, the Special Cell visited Bhatkal and questioned Kaku Tauqif’s terror links. Despite family denials, investigations revealed Tauqif’s wife is a cousin of the Bhatkal brothers, police stated.
“The special cell team also raided the residence of the co-accused Abdul Kader in Mumbai. As the team reached his residence, his wife contacted him telephonically. However, he made an excuse that he was not in the town. On tracing his location, it was learned that he was in the neighbourhood. Later, accused Kader had switched off his phone. A probe is underway to nab him,” police continued.
An FIR was filed, and further investigations are ongoing. The Indian Mujahideen was outlawed by the government in 2010.
