The Delhi Police Special Cell has claimed a major breakthrough in counterterror operations after arresting two suspected terrorists allegedly undergoing training for &ldquo;fidayeen&rdquo; or suicide-style attacks. The arrests, officials said, have disrupted what is believed to be an ISIS-inspired module operating across state lines.
According to the Special Cell, one of the suspects is a resident of Delhi while the other hails from Madhya Pradesh. The two men were reportedly in the advanced stages of training and were preparing to carry out high-impact attacks in the national capital region. Senior officers confirmed that the arrests were made after a prolonged surveillance operation that tracked their movements and communications linked to ISIS propaganda networks. Investigators say the module was radicalized through online channels and was in contact with foreign handlers who encouraged them to plan &ldquo;fidayeen-style&rdquo; strikes. Preliminary investigations suggest ideological inspiration from the banned terror outfit Islamic State.
In previous operations, Delhi Police had recovered large quantities of bomb-making materials such as potassium nitrate, sulphur, and ball bearings from safe houses linked to radical groups. Officials believe this module may have had access to similar components, though they have not confirmed any such seizure in this case. Early intelligence inputs also indicate that the module might have had links with handlers operating from Pakistan, possibly connected to the ISI, and ideologically aligned with the &ldquo;Ghazwa-e-Hind&rdquo; narrative often propagated by extremist factions. However, no official confirmation of these links has been made by the authorities.
Sources within the security establishment have indicated that the arrested men were in the process of identifying potential soft targets in Delhi, but the exact nature, timing, or location of the planned attack remains undisclosed. Several key details are still unknown, including the names and identities of the arrested suspects, the precise locations of their arrest, the type of materials seized during the operation, and whether any digital or financial evidence has been recovered. The FIR and case number have not yet been released, and no formal press note has been issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs or Delhi Police.
This development has once again drawn attention to the persistent threat of radicalization and the growing influence of global jihadist ideology on small domestic groups. It underscores the challenges faced by law enforcement agencies in detecting and dismantling such covert networks before they strike. Security measures have already been strengthened in sensitive areas of the capital, and coordination between central and state intelligence agencies has been intensified to track potential sleeper cells.
While official details are awaited, the arrests are being seen as a preventive success by the Special Cell. They may have averted a major terror plot targeting civilians or key installations in the national capital. The coming days are expected to bring greater clarity once Delhi Police releases the full investigation report and identifies the individuals involved. For now, the operation stands as another reminder that the threat of ISIS-inspired extremism continues to evolve, demanding constant vigilance and coordinated intelligence efforts.

Delhi Police bust ISIS-inspired module, 2 held

Two ISIS-inspired suspects trained for fidayeen attacks arrested in Delhi; probe underway

Delhi Police bust ISIS-inspired module, 2 held

Two ISIS-inspired suspects trained for fidayeen attacks arrested in Delhi; probe underway

October 24, 2025 | 11:15 IST