Eight arrested for plotting terror attacks in India; links to Pak's ISI, Bangladesh uncovered
PTC News Desk: The Delhi Police has dismantled a major terror module allegedly linked to Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and extremist groups based in Bangladesh, officials said on Sunday.
In a coordinated operation across two states, eight suspects were arrested in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal. Police believe the group was planning a large-scale terrorist attack in India under instructions from foreign handlers.
Six of the accused — Mizanur Rahman, Mohammad Shabat, Umar, Mohammad Litan, Mohammad Shahid, and Mohammed Ujjal — were detained from garment factories in Tiruppur district of Tamil Nadu. Two others were arrested in West Bengal.
According to police sources, some of those arrested are suspected Bangladeshi nationals who were allegedly using forged Aadhaar cards to hide their identities. Investigations are ongoing to determine the full extent of the network and its plans.
“The operation followed an investigation into online posts supporting terror activities, which led the team to Tiruppur with the assistance of the local police. Investigators found that the six individuals were working in garment factories in the region and were carrying fake Aadhaar cards,” the Delhi Police Special Cell said about the operation in Tamil Nadu.
During the operation, police also recovered eight mobile phones and 16 sim cards, which are now being examined for digital evidence and possible links to other operatives.
- With inputs from agencies
