A man from Pune, identified by police as Fayyaz Premji, is arrested in connection with an alleged poisoning attempt targeting people attending a Moharrum procession in Mumbai. Police say he procures a large quantity of toxic material—reported as about 50 kg of zinc phosphide—and manufactures capsules intended for distribution during the event.
According to police accounts, officers detain him during the procession and find a substantial number of capsules, with one report citing around 14,900 capsules seized. Investigations are ongoing, including preliminary toxicological assessment of the substance and awaiting a forensic report to confirm the exact contents and composition. One outlet also reports that preliminary evaluations suggest the capsules contain zinc phosphide, while another notes a chargesheet under preparation, described as lengthy.
Both reports indicate that the case centers on the alleged plan’s scale, with police alleging the intent to affect tens of thousands of attendees. They also mention that authorities are examining whether anyone ingested capsules, while forensic testing remains pending.
