Maharashtra ATS Identifies 18 Key Associates Of Banned Shahzad Bhatti Terror Network, Flags Online Recruitment And Sleeper Cells
Mumbai, October 13, 2026: The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has identified at least 18 associates of Pakistan-based terrorist Shahzad Bhatti who are allegedly involved in spreading their network in India by misusing social media to peddle their propaganda, brainwash citizens and create sleeper cells or agents at the local level for subversive activities such as gathering secret…
Mumbai, October 13, 2026: The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has identified 18 key associates of the banned terrorist network associated with Pakistan-based terrorist Shahzad Bhatti. These operatives are believed to be spreading their network in India through social media platforms, utilizing propaganda and inciting discontent among the youth.
The ATS has warned of sleeper cells and agents being created locally for subversive activities such as intelligence gathering, drug smuggling, and illegal weapons transportation. The Government of India has classified this network, known as Shahzad Bhatti Network (SBN), as a terrorist organization due to its potential threat to the country's democratic system, social harmony, and internal peace.
The ATS has issued an advisory to citizens, urging them to be vigilant on social media platforms and to report any suspicious activities immediately.
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