The Delhi Police Special Cell has arrested a 22-year-old man from Bhubaneswar as part of an ongoing investigation into suspected terror links and online radical activity.
The accused, Sheikh Imran, was arrested from a rented accommodation in the Ganga Nagar locality of Unit VI. Police said the case originated in Delhi, where authorities were monitoring the online activity of several individuals suspected of sharing radical content. Investigators found that platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp and Signal were being used to circulate such material. Interrogation of suspects and forensic analysis of digital communications eventually led police to Odisha.
Probe focuses on alleged network and foreign links
According to The Hindustan Times, Imran was unemployed and had allegedly become part of a closed online network that promoted religious radicalisation. Police said he remained in contact with Pakistan-based organisations during his stay in Delhi over the past two to three years. Authorities are now examining his digital records and financial transactions to assess the extent of these suspected links. Imran had moved to Bhubaneswar around six to seven months ago, officials added. However, police clarified that no direct link has yet been established between him and any specific terror incident.
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Court grants transit remand, probe continues
Following his arrest, Imran was produced before a local court in Bhubaneswar, which granted transit remand to enable his transfer to Delhi for further questioning.
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His father, Sheikh Amir, said the family did not know about such activities. He added that his son had struggled academically and worked in low-paying jobs, including as a food delivery worker. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities continue to gather evidence and examine possible connections.
