A key logistic man of terrorism outfit Indian Mujahideen (IM) was deported from Dubai on Friday and arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) when he arrived at IGI airport.
Abdul Wahid Siddibapa, a resident of Bhatkal in Karnataka and a perfume trader, left for Dubai much before the crackdown on Indian Mujahideen started in 2008.
“He was wanted in a case pertaining to conspiracy by Indian Mujahideen to attack various places in India. He was based in Dubai and had been involved in recruitment for IM and also funded their activities from Dubai,” said an NIA official.
A warrant of arrest and a red corner notice had been issued against him and he was arrested on its basis, said the official.
