Akhtar Qutubuddin Husaini Ahmed, also known as Alexander Palmer, arrested in Versova for impersonating a BARC nuclear scientist, allegedly spent over two decades living as a behrupiya, posing under multiple identities across three major criminal cases.

First case

Ahmed’s criminal trail first emerged in 2003 in Meerut, where he was among 11 accused in a case registered at Kanker Kheda police station. During the investigation, he claimed involvement in exercises at three to four sensitive sites, including the Akshardham temple, though authorities are still verifying these claims. A Look Out Circular was later issued, and in 2011, he was intercepted at an airport — his alleged involvement coming to light for the first time.