The two men detained by the police were already under the Special Cell's scanner.
Two suspected operatives of a terrorist organisation, who were allegedly planning to carry out attacks in the national capital during Christmas and New Year, were detained by the Special Cell of Delhi Police today.
The two suspected operatives are believed to be natives of Sambhal district in Uttar Pradesh. Police refused to disclose the names of the operatives and the organisation they belong to.
Special Cell teams are conducting search operation at several places across Uttar Pradesh, tracking other potential operatives of the terrorist outfit, a police officer said.
The two men detained by the police were already under the Special Cell's scanner.
However, they disappeared around two years ago, following which they are suspected to have crossed the border and attended training camps in Pakistan and Afghanistan with their associates, the officer said.
The two men were detained today from Delhi following intelligence input suggesting their presence in the national capital.
The police have obtained certain leads suggesting that the duo, along with their associates, were allegedly planning strikes in the national capital during Christmas and New Year season, the officer said.
It is also believed that the duo attended training facilities allegedly set up by LeT, the officer added.