LUCKNOW, April 5 -- In a joint operation, the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and the Delhi Police Special Cell on Saturday detained a man from Kushinagar district on suspicion of having links with the Islamic State (ISIS), officials said.

The accused, identified as Rizwan Ahmed, was picked up from the Chhawani area of Padrauna town and later taken to Delhi on transit remand for further interrogation.

According to police sources, Rizwan came under the scanner during an ongoing investigation by the Delhi Police Special Cell. A 10-member team, assisted by local police and ATS personnel, reached Padrauna late Saturday evening and carried out the operation.

Investigators suspect that Rizwan was allegedly involved in running a recr...