New Delhi [India], August 22 (ANI): A total of 11 people have been arrested so far in connection with the Al-Qaeda-inspired terror module, the Delhi Police said on Thursday.

Earlier today, in a joint operation with police forces from Jharkhand, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh, the Delhi Police Special Cell busted an Al-Qaeda-inspired terror module.

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The module, led by Dr Ishtiyaq from Ranchi, aimed to establish a 'Khilafat' and carry out terrorist activities in India.

"The members of the module have received indoctrination and weapons training at various locations," the police said.

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Interrogations are currently underway at various locations and additional arrests are anticipated.

As per the police, 15 places in Ranchi, one in Rajasthan, and one in Aligarh have been raided so far.

The police seized various items from the spot, including, one AK-47 rifle, a 38-bore revolver, one air rifle, one iron elbow pipe, one hand grenade, and six live cartridges of AK-47, among others.

The operation has foiled a potential terrorist threat, and investigations are continuing to uncover more details about the module's plans and activities. (ANI)

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