Gujarat,Nov.12,2025:Delhi Blast Gujarat Terror Arrests open a harrowing new chapter in India’s internal security narrative. In the aftermath of a blast near Red Fort in Delhi, the Gujarat Anti‑Terrorism Squad (ATS) arrested three suspects whose investigation has uncovered a startling Rajasthan connection. The gravity of this development lies not only in the arrests but in the surprising route of weapons supply—via drones from Pakistan into the Indian state of Rajasthan, then onward to Gujarat. This article delves into the full details, the wider implications, and the evolving response from India’s security apparatus.
What Happened
The incident that triggered the investigation was the blast near Delhi’s Red Fort which claimed multiple lives and set off nationwide security alerts. In the wake of that explosion, Gujarat ATS succeeded in capturing three suspects who were allegedly plotting multiple attacks across the country. Their capture uncovered an entire logistical chain involving cross-state transfers and international inputs. Evidence suggests the weapons were brought into India via drones from Pakistan, dropped in Rajasthan’s border districts such as Hanumangarh and Sri Ganganagar, then moved into Gujarat for further deployment.
The Arrests
In the operation, Gujarat ATS arrested
- Ahmed Mohiyuddin Saiyed (35), a doctor from Hyderabad who had studied medicine in China and later ran a restaurant business.
- Azad Suleman Sheikh (20), from Shamli, Uttar Pradesh.
- Mohammad Suhail (aka Mohammad Salim Khan) (23), a student from Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh.
According to Gujarat ATS, the trio were working for the terrorist outfit Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP), and were part of two separate modules planning large-scale attacks. They had conducted reconnaissance of sensitive locations, including offices of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in Ahmedabad, Delhi and Lucknow.
Weapons & Materials Seized
During the operation, authorities recovered a dangerous arsenal-
- Two Glock pistols and one Beretta pistol, along with 30 rounds of ammunition.
- 4 litres of castor oil — a raw ingredient used in preparing the deadly poison ricin.
- Indicators that one suspect, Saiyed, had already started chemical preparations to manufacture ricin.
The discovery of a chemical-based weapon plot alongside conventional arms marks a significant escalation in threat profile.
The Rajasthan Link
One of the most troubling facets of the case is the revealed connection to Rajasthan. The Delhi Blast Gujarat Terror Arrests investigation found that the arms cache was sourced from Hanumangarh in Rajasthan, allegedly delivered via drones from Pakistan into Sri Ganganagar / Hanumangarh border districts.
The Rajasthan Anti‑Terrorism Squad (ATS) has dispatched a team to Gujarat to interrogate the accused and trace the supply chain, including local actors who may have facilitated movement of materials from Rajasthan to Gujarat.
Border-area intelligence had already noted drone-based drops of narcotics and weapons in these districts, raising concerns that the region has become a new corridor for illicit arms supply.
Implications for National Security
Threat Evolution
The Delhi Blast Gujarat Terror Arrests case exemplifies how non-state actors are evolving
- Using drones for cross-border arms supply, bypassing traditional routes.
- Combining chemical weapons (ricin) with firearms, increasing potential lethality.
- Operating across multiple states (Rajasthan → Gujarat → Uttar Pradesh), complicating jurisdiction.
Intelligence and Surveillance Challenges
The intelligence system in Rajasthan’s border districts appears to have exhibited gaps. The drop of arms by drones into Hanumangarh/Sri Ganganagar went undetected until the Gujarat ATS breakthrough. This raises questions about surveillance and coordination among agencies.
State-Centre Coordination
The case underlines the importance of rapid coordination between state ATS units and federal agencies. With arrests in Gujarat, link-tracing to Rajasthan, and implications for Delhi, multi-state and federal networks are being tested.
Public Safety & Counter-Radicalisation
The use of drone-based arms drops and chemical weapons indicates a shift from mass casual attacks to integrated threat models. Public spaces, major religious sites and organisations now face an elevated risk. Agencies will likely expand monitoring of online radicalisation channels, as these suspects reportedly used digital networks for indoctrination.
What the Agencies Are Doing
Gujarat ATS Investigations
The Gujarat ATS continues to probe the arrested trio, tracking:
- Their handlers in Pakistan and the logistics of their communication.
- Financial flows for procurement of weapons and chemicals.
- Ground network within Gujarat, especially Ahmedabad–Adalaj route used by the suspects.
Rajasthan ATS Mobilisation
The Rajasthan ATS team dispatched to Gujarat is tasked with-
- Identifying whether local sleeper cells or brokers in Rajasthan facilitated the drone drop and onward transport.
- Examining surveillance footprints in border districts such as Hanumangarh and Sri Ganganagar.
- Enhancing intelligence sharing with the BSF and state police in light of previous drone-based contraband drops.
Security Alert and State-Wide Measures
Following the Delhi blast and subsequent arrests, Rajasthan has raised its security alert. Vehicle checks, deployments of Quick Response Teams (QRTs), bomb-disposal squads and intensive border surveillance have been stepped up in the border districts.
The Delhi Blast Gujarat Terror Arrests case is a watershed moment for Indian internal security: a trio of suspects, arms smuggling via drones from Pakistan, chemical weapon manufacturing, and a multi-state nexus that intertwines Rajasthan, Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh.
