Tamil Nadu’s Most Wanted Terrorist Abubacker Siddique Arrested after 30 Years
In a major breakthrough, Tamil Nadu’s most wanted terrorist Abubacker Siddique was arrested on Tuesday from his hideout in Andhra Pradesh after 30 long years. The arrest is seen as a significant victory for the law enforcement agencies, who have been tracking him for decades.
Abubacker Siddique was involved in several bomb blasts in south India, including the 1995 bomb blast at the Chennai office of Hindu Munnani, a Hindu extremist outfit. He was also suspected of having a role in the 2011 pipe-bomb planting attempt in Madurai during LK Advani’s rath yatra, a high-profile political event.
The 1995 bomb blast at the Hindu Munnani office was one of the most devastating terror attacks in Tamil Nadu’s history, leaving several people injured and causing widespread damage. The blast was carried out using a powerful explosive device, and it took the authorities several years to identify the perpetrators.
Abubacker Siddique’s involvement in the blast was first suspected in 1996, but he managed to evade arrest and went underground. Over the years, the police have received several tips about his whereabouts, but he remained elusive, and his trail went cold.
However, a breakthrough came in recent months when intelligence agencies received new information about Siddique’s whereabouts. A joint operation was launched by the Tamil Nadu Police and Andhra Pradesh Police, and after a thorough search, Siddique was finally arrested from his hideout in Andhra Pradesh.
The arrest was confirmed by the Tamil Nadu Police, who said that Siddique was arrested along with five others, including two women. The police seized several weapons, including pistols, rifles, and explosives, from the hideout.
Siddique’s arrest is seen as a major blow to terror groups operating in the region. His involvement in several high-profile bombing incidents had caused widespread fear and panic among the public, and his arrest is expected to send a strong message to other terrorists.
The Tamil Nadu Police have credited the success of the operation to their persistent efforts and the cooperation of the Andhra Pradesh Police. “We have been tracking Siddique for several years, and finally, our efforts have paid off,” said a senior police officer.
The arrest of Abubacker Siddique is also seen as a vindication of the efforts of the Indian intelligence agencies, which have been working tirelessly to track down and disrupt terror groups operating in the country.
The news of Siddique’s arrest has been welcomed by the public and political leaders alike. “The arrest of Abubacker Siddique is a major achievement for the government, and it sends a strong message to terrorists that they will not be able to escape the law,” said a senior politician.
The investigation into Siddique’s activities is ongoing, and the police are expected to question him extensively about his involvement in the various bombing incidents. The police are also expected to probe his links with other terror groups and his role in planning and executing the attacks.
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