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Indian Mujahideen member Ariz Khan arrested in Delhi

Ariz Khan alias Junaid   | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

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The 32-year-old engineering graduate was on the run since the September 2008 Batla House encounter.

The Delhi Police's Special Cell on Wednesday arrested Indian Mujahideen (IM) member Ariz Khan alias Junaid from Delhi.

The 32-year-old engineering graduate was on the run since the September 2008 Batla House encounter, where two IM members were gunned down and two nabbed by the police.

Khan, who had a reward of ₹15 lakh on his head, as announced by the National Investigation Agency, had plans to revive the IM.

He was present at the Batla House building during the encounter, said a special cell officer.

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