There has been a sensation in the entire city after the alleged conspiracy to distribute poisonous capsules during the Muharram procession in Mumbai was revealed. Police claim that if action was not taken in time, this matter could have turned into a major loss of life. Police have arrested an accused named Faiyaz Nisar Hussain Premji in this case. It is alleged that he was allegedly distributing poisonous capsules to people in the name of ‘vitamins’ and ‘goodness’. The police are now trying to find out whether the accused had hatched this conspiracy alone or there was a big network behind it.
According to Mumbai Police, the accused had allegedly prepared this entire plan for the last 15 days. Investigation revealed that he had rented a room in Dongri area, from where the entire activity was being conducted. Police claim that the accused had ordered 30 thousand empty capsules and a large quantity of zinc phosphide online. Zinc phosphide is commonly used as a rat poison. According to the police, the aim of the accused was to target a large number of people.
Is the secret revealed due to people’s health deteriorating during the procession?
According to the police, during the Muharram procession, people named Salman Syed and Ali Abbas Syed complained of feeling unwell after consuming the capsules. Salman told that he was given the capsule by a woman, who was also feeding the same capsule to her children. At the same time, Ali Abbas says that he was given a capsule saying that it was a vitamin capsule. After the health of both of them deteriorated, the police was informed, after which the investigation started and the alleged conspiracy was exposed.
Who is Faiyaz Premji and what did the police recover?
According to the police, Faiyaz Nisar Hussain Premji is the main accused in this case. Investigating agencies claim that about 15 thousand prepared capsules, a large quantity of zinc phosphide and other materials have been recovered from his hideout in Dongri. Police say that the accused was filling about one gram of poisonous substance in each capsule. According to officials, the accused has given many important information during interrogation, which is being investigated.
What is the connection of the accused with Iran-Iraq?
Mumbai Police investigation has revealed Iran-Iraq connections of accused Faiyaz Premji. According to police, Faiyaz’s sister works as a physiotherapist in Iran, while his mother also lives there. Investigation has also revealed that Faiyaz had traveled to Iran and Iraq several times between 2019 and 2025. According to the police, in the last one year alone he had visited these two countries 19 times. Faiyaz is a resident of Viman Nagar area of Pune and has a paint business there. While coming to Mumbai, he was staying in a guest house and dormitory in Dongri area.
Police are now trying to find out what was the purpose of Faiyaz’s frequent foreign trips and whether he was under anyone’s influence. The investigating agencies are also investigating whether his travels were only for personal or religious reasons or whether he had any connection with this alleged conspiracy. At present, the police have not officially confirmed his connection with any terrorist organization or international network. However, the mobile phone, digital records, financial transactions and contacts of the accused are being thoroughly investigated to ascertain whether any other person or organization was involved in the matter.
What could have happened if the alleged conspiracy had succeeded?
If this matter was not revealed in time, a serious situation could have arisen. Let us understand point by point what could have happened…
- The health of a large number of people could suddenly deteriorate.
- A stampede during the procession could have resulted in additional casualties.
- There could be sudden huge pressure on hospitals.
- An atmosphere of panic and rumors could have arisen in the city.
- The law and order situation could have deteriorated.
- Questions could have been raised on the security arrangements of a big religious event.
- Some rumors could also lead to religious riots.
Were preparations going on for the last 15 days?
Investigation has revealed that the accused was allegedly preparing one capsule each for the last several days. Police say that his target was to prepare 30 thousand capsules. The investigating agencies are also trying to find out whether any other person had helped the accused in this work. Police have intensified investigation into the case and technical evidence is also being scrutinized.