The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a charge sheet against three men accused of planning a bioterror attack associated with ISIS. The plot reportedly involved using ricin, a lethal toxin derived from castor seeds, to poison people in public places. The main accused, Syed Ahmed Mohiuddin from Hyderabad, along with co-accused Azad and Mohammad Suhel from Uttar Pradesh, have been charged under various acts before the NIA Special Court in Ahmedabad.
Investigators disclosed that the accused were allegedly guided by ISIS handlers based abroad and had collaborated to recruit susceptible youth, instill fear, and prepare for bioterror assaults. The case originated in November 2025 when Mohiuddin was arrested by the Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) at a toll plaza, where illegal weapons and incriminating materials were found in his possession. Azad and Suhel were arrested on the same day after collecting money and prohibited weapons from a drop site in Rajasthan and delivering them to Mohiuddin in Gujarat.
Upon taking over the case in January 2026, the NIA discovered that Mohiuddin had been promised a leadership position within ISIS by his handler and had set up a secret laboratory in his Hyderabad residence to produce ricin. The other two accused were actively involved in the conspiracy, maintaining contact with handlers, managing funds, conducting surveillance, and handling illegal arms shipments. Suhel played a crucial role as a link between the handler and co-accused, overseeing recruitment, fund distribution, and even preparing ISIS flags while recording allegiance oaths.
The seriousness of the plot is highlighted in the charge sheet, emphasizing the potential for significant casualties if successful. The NIA’s investigation is ongoing to identify the handlers and other individuals connected to the conspiracy.
