Overview
- Immigration officers at Delhi airport detained Maijul on Saturday after a Look Out Circular flagged his arrival, and UP Police moved him into ATS custody for questioning.
- The case traces to a November 23, 2025 Instagram Live that showed Aqib displaying what looked like a rifle and a grenade while speaking with Maijul, which local police first closed as fake props before ATS reopened it.
- Bijnor Police earlier arrested Owaid Malik and Jalal Haider this month, while Sameer alias Ruhan was held on April 15 after investigators found Telegram links and digital evidence on his phone.
- Investigators say the probe gathered pace after April 3 ATS arrests of four men accused of planning arson on railway assets, with questioning pointing to overseas contacts and online recruitment tied to the video case.
- Look Out Circulars are border alerts issued through the Bureau of Immigration that let officials stop wanted persons at entry points, and police say this tool could help trace accused abroad like Aqib and Azad and move the case to court.