India, Nov. 23 -- A Haryana preacher detained in the 'white-collar' terror module case remained preoccupied with unpaid rent from two arrested doctors even as Srinagar Police interrogated him in a tense investigation room. Maulvi Ishtiyaq, from Mewat, was arrested after 2500 of explosive material - including ammonium nitrate, potassium chlorate and sulphur - was recovered from his rented house near Faridabad's Al Falah University, now identified as the hub of the module.

His name emerged during the questioning of Dr Muzammil Ganaie, a key accused, whose disclosure led police to the preacher's residence where the explosives were seized. The module was busted on November 10 following a Srinagar Police probe that netted eight suspects, incl...