“We have recovered huge amount of explosive materials, detonators, electronic circuits/timers from the residence of these three people from Jaipur and Jodhpur. With this, a spectacular terrorist strike has been averted,” said Shrivastava.
Asked whether the terrorists had plans to target BJP's Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, Shirvastava said, “Present level of investigation doesn't point towards it.” On whether the terrorists were planning attack on any politician or rally during Lok Sabha elections, he said, “Any important event including elections can be targeted but we are at a very preliminary stage of investigation and I would not like to speculate as if now.”
Cases have been registered under Explosive Substances Act at Jaipur and Jodhpur in connection with the recoveries made from the terrorists.
25-year-old Rehman has disclosed that the purpose of his visit to Ajmer was to coordinate and oversee the preparations being carried out by the three terrorists of the Rajasthan module for carrying out a spectacular terror strike, said Shrivastava.
An expert in IED and other explosives, Rehman was brought to Delhi and produced in a Special Court which remanded him in 10-day police custody.
His detailed interrogation is under way, police said.
Updated on: March 23, 2014 18:19 IST
