New Delhi: The shocking explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort, once thought to be an isolated act of terror, has exploded into something far more sinister — a Pakistan-backed bio-terror conspiracy spanning multiple Indian cities. Investigations by the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) have unearthed a plot involving Ricin, one of the world’s deadliest biological toxins, allegedly planned by a Hyderabad-based doctor and his network.
Doctor-Terror Link Exposed
In a dramatic breakthrough, Gujarat ATS arrested Dr. Ahmed Mohiyuddin Saiyed, 35, along with two accomplices — all accused of orchestrating a pan-India terror operation under the guidance of handlers from Islamic State–Khorasan Province (ISKP).
The trio had been preparing to deploy Ricin poison to cause mass casualties in Delhi, Lucknow, and Ahmedabad, officials confirmed.
During raids, officers seized Glock and Beretta pistols, castor oil, and chemicals used to produce Ricin, along with encrypted documents and chat records. Investigators believe the accused were conducting “recces” of crowded places, including markets, religious venues, and RSS offices, to identify potential strike zones.
Terror plot foiled by Gujarat ATS: Doctor from Hyderabad prime suspect in the Ricin terror plot
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Blueprint of a Bio-Terror Attack
According to ATS sources, the men plotted to use Ricin — a toxin extracted from castor beans — to contaminate food and water sources in crowded public places.
A few milligrams of Ricin can kill within hours; if dispersed in markets or temples, it could have resulted in catastrophic mass deaths.
Officials told The Times of India that Dr. Saiyed had procured raw materials through covert channels and planned to weaponize the toxin with the help of encrypted instructions from his Pakistan-based ISKP handler.
Weapons, including semi-automatic pistols and ammunition, were allegedly dropped via drones from across the Pakistan border, and later collected in Gujarat. The accused also used encrypted Telegram chats to evade detection.
Nationwide Terror Footprint
The Gujarat arrests have now been linked to other recent terror busts — including the 2,900 kg explosives haul in Faridabad and the J&K module arrests — indicating a network that stretches from Kashmir to Gujarat.
Investigators suspect the group’s endgame was to coordinate simultaneous strikes across major Indian cities to create chaos and fear.
A senior security official called the case “one of the most dangerous conspiracies ever uncovered on Indian soil — a mix of chemical warfare and ideological extremism.”
Multi-Agency Crackdown and High Alert
The probe has now widened under a joint task force comprising the NIA, IB, Delhi Police Special Cell, and Gujarat ATS. Security has been tightened across major cities, particularly around markets, temples, and political offices.
Officials say that while the immediate danger has been neutralized, several suspects remain at large, and the possibility of hidden chemical stockpiles cannot be ruled out.
Ricin: The Silent Killer
Ricin is classified internationally as a potential weapon of mass destruction. Derived from castor beans, it is odorless, tasteless, and almost impossible to detect once ingested. Even a few micrograms can kill a person within 36 to 48 hours.
Experts warn that the use of Ricin marks a disturbing shift in terror strategy — from explosives to bio-toxic warfare, designed to silently cripple urban populations.
A Catastrophe Narrowly Averted
For now, authorities believe India has dodged a major disaster. The Red Fort blast, investigators say, was likely a “signal detonation” — an early move in a larger plan that aimed to test response systems before unleashing the biological component.
A senior intelligence officer summed it up grimly:
“We’ve prevented a bio-terror attack, but this was just one cell. The real challenge lies in dismantling the network behind it — across borders.”
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