Faridabad terror module 'planned series of blasts'

Fresh details emerging from the investigations into the Delhi Red Fort blast clearly point towards a major plot that was in the making.

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Investigators can now confirm that the Jaish-e-Mohammad’s Faridabad terror module had planned not only to carry out a series of blasts, but also to hold a major recruitment drive.

An official said that the plan was to build one of the biggest terror modules, which would spread across the length and breadth of the country.

In the first phase, the JeM sought to target major cities in North India. Further, they wanted to expand towards Maharashtra, the Northeast and then South India, officials said.

The Telegram chats of the accused showed the outfit’s expansion plans.

The accused discussed carrying out at least six coordinated blasts in many parts of North India. This also included a major blast outside the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.

The first target was, however, Delhi since the terror group wanted to challenge the security agencies.

After the blast near Red Fort, investigative agencies on Thursday are searching for another vehicle, a Maruti Brezza. Officials are also probing why the terror module was using multiple cars.