Telangana News

As per the sources, the youths nabbed yesterday alleging links with the Islamic State (IS), have managed to successfully test an improvised explosive device (IED) and intended to use it for carrying serial blasts in Hyderabad.

The arrested 11 IS sympathizers were the culmination of more than a 6 month long operation, in which the security agencies eyed on them. In a lawfully intercepted call by the NIA (National Investigation Agency), it was found out that, two members of the group discussed the test, which was successful. 

“They were definitely discussing the fabrication of an IED. They had gathered enough explosives to make at least 30 to 40 IEDs which they intended to use anytime in the city. This was the first group of IS-sympathisers busted so far in the country that managed to make IED,” a senior NIA official said.

The agency, after searching the hideouts, have recovered chemicals suspected to be urea/Ammonium Nitrate powder and their mixture with sugar, as well as bottles containing mineral acid, Acetone, Hydrogen Peroxide that are precursor substances for making deadly explosive substances. 

“Our forensic experts have found the explosives recovered to be of very high quality,” said the NIA official.