The Tailor's Son, Pilot Training And A 9/11 Claim That Shocked India
This article recounts the 2001 arrest of Mohammed Afroz in Mumbai, who claimed involvement in a wider Al Qaeda conspiracy following the 9/11 attacks. It details the subsequent international investigation into his alleged plans to attack the British Parliament.
Why it matters
The case remains a significant historical footnote in global counter-terrorism efforts and India's role in international security investigations.
Twenty-five years ago, the world watched in shock as two hijacked aircraft crashed into New York City's Twin Towers on September 11, 2001, bringing down the iconic buildings and killing thousands. A month after the attacks, a man arrested by Mumbai Police claimed that similar attacks had also been planned in Britain and Australia on the same day.The man, Mohammed Afroz, said he had been part of the wider conspiracy linked to the 9/11 attacks. His claims prompted a major international investigation, with Mumbai Police sending teams to different countries to verify his story.
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