Raipur

Two more arrested for alleged link with SIMI network

Staff Reporter

Police on Saturday informed that two more persons have been arrested for having connection with SIMI network. One of the accused used to run medical shop in Baijnathpara, police said.

According to police the accused have been identified as Mohammed Sayeed (50) resident of Baijanathpara and Azaharuddin (19) resident of Raja Talab area. Mohammed Sayeed runs a medical shop in Baijnathpara area. One of the accused had fled away to Raigarh. Detailing about Azharuddin police said it was learned that he had attended some camps of SIMI. Notably on Friday three more persons were arrested for having connection with SIMI network.

The master mind of Bodh Gaya temple complex blast Umer Sidduqi was arrested on November 15 in Raipur for having connection with banned outfit SIMI. They had also planned to target Narendra Modi. However due to strong security arrangements they failed in functioning their evil design.