Man with links to terror suspects arrested in Bengaluru

An individual with links to terror suspects was reportedly arrested by RT Nagar Police in Bengaluru.

As per the officials, the arrested accused is said to have been in constant touch with a man named Junaid, who is said to be in a Middle Eastern country (on the run) and handling the others.

A few weeks ago, 5 men were arrested for suspected terror activities, and guns and grenades were recovered from their possession. Cops who were on the lookout for their associates have arrested a man identified as Arshad from RT Nagar in Bengaluru, police said.

Arshad is said to have tried to slit his own throat as cops tried to box him in. They have managed to get him to the hospital and save him, and he has been arrested, they added.

Further investigation into the matter is underway.

(With ANI inputs)