Wednesday, November 9 2005 12:25 Hrs (IST) - World Time -

New Delhi: Army troops have arrested a Hizbul militant from Banihal area in Jammu and Kashmir who claimed to have a role in the October 29 serial blasts in the capital, Delhi Police sources said today (Nov 9, 2005).

The militant identified as Ghulam Mohiuddin was arrested two days ago and during interrogation he claimed to have had a hand in triggering the blasts after which he went into hiding, the sources said.

Joint Commissioner of Delhi Police (Special Cell) Karnail Singh, who is heading the probe into the blasts that killed 60 people on Diwali eve, said, "The claims made by the apprehended militant will be verified. He will be brought to Delhi for questioning to ascertain the veracity of his claims."