ISI-Backed Terror Group Shahzad Bhatti Network Destroyed, Over 200 Operatives Held
New Delhi: In coordinated operations across different locations in 14 states, upholding India's zero-tolerance towards terrorism, Indian security agencies destroyed an ISI-backed Pakistan-based terror group, Shahzad Bhatti Network, ahead of Independence Day and thwarted its plans for subversive attacks by arresting more than 200 operatives. A total of 253 people were detained across 14 states,…
In a coordinated effort across 14 Indian states, India's security agencies dismantled an ISI-backed terror network, the Shahzad Bhatti Network, just before Independence Day. This operation successfully thwarted the group's plans for subversive attacks, leading to the arrest of more than 200 operatives. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) reported a total of 253 people detained, with over 80 First Information Reports (FIRs) and 200 arrests recorded under various acts, including the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and Arms Act.
Indian security forces dismantled the network by conducting coordinated operations, recovering explosives, pistols, live cartridges, and surveillance equipment. The network, linked to grenade, improvised explosive device (IED) and petrol bomb attacks, targeted police, defense, and religious sites across India, confirming its cross-border links.
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