team of Delhi Police are inquiring about a handful of men, suspected members of the banned SIMI and alleged to be behind the July 26 serial bombings and the Saturday blasts.
AHMEDABAD: A team of Delhi Police are inquiring about a handful of men, suspected members of the banned Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) and alleged to be behind the July 26 serial bombings here and the Saturday blasts in New Delhi. Here are short sketches of the most wanted:
Abdul Subhan Qureshi alias Tauqir: The Mumbai-based software professional is said to be one of the key members in the operation wing of the Indian Mujahideen, believed to be a SIMI front, which has claimed responsibility for the blasts in Bangalore, Ahmedabad and New Delhi. Tauqir planned attacks with military precision and maintained a high degree of secrecy, as even the co-conspirators did not know much about his activities or his contact details, according to the Ahmedabad police. He never used his mobile phone and preferred telephone booths for talking.
Kayamuddin Kapadia: The Vadodara resident is accused of buying bicycles and instructing youths to strap explosive on them and leave them at chosen spots. Considered to be close to Tauqir, he had a narrow escape when a number of SIMI leaders were caught earlier this year. He was earlier held for stabbing incident in Vadodara.
Abdul Razzak Mansuri: Seen as a foot-soldier, the resident of Gomtipur area of Ahmedabad once owned an embroidery working unit. He is co-accused of buying and planting bicycles loaded with explosives. He allegedly attended a terror training camp in October 2007 and taken arms training. An active SIMI member in Ahmedabad, he attended all conspiracy meetings.
Mujib Jamilbhai Sheikh: A resident of Juhapura in Ahmedabad, he once earned his living from polishing imitation stones at his home. He is accused of attending a training camp in Halol town of Panchmahals district in January 2008. He was an active SIMI member in the city and contacted local youngsters. Police have accused of him attending all meetings held at various places before the Ahmedabad serial blasts.
Alamzeb Afridi: Also from Juhapura in Ahmedabad and unemployed, Alamzeb was inclined to "jihadi influences" after meeting Islamic leaders, according to the Ahmedabad police. He is accused of convincing some youngsters to join jihadi activities and said to have attended the Halol training camp and had attended all conspiracy meetings held before the July 26 blast. He is also accused of purchasing and planting bicycles used in the blasts.
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