{
  "id": 985967,
  "title": "Security guard held for alleged terror plot targeting Pakistan Army, TTP links in Bengaluru",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/security-guard-held-for-alleged-terror-plot-targeting-pakistan-army",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-15T07:39:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/security-guard-held-for-alleged-terror-plot-targeting-pakistan-army-tehreek-e-taliban-pakistan-ttp-links-in-bengaluru/article71347241.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Bengaluru, a 23-year-old security guard named Asaful Mallick from West Bengal has been arrested by the Hebbagodi police. The arrest came after an alleged terror plot targeting the Pakistan Army was uncovered. According to the FIR, Mallick planned to undergo terrorist training and retaliate against the Pakistan Army for alleged atrocities against Muslims in Pakistan and the country's stance on the Israel-Palestine conflict. He allegedly established contact with an Afghan national, Imran Haider, who is suspected of being a member of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), through social media. Mallick had applied for a visa to travel to Afghanistan for training but withdrew due to financial difficulties and concerns about his family. Police recovered chat logs and voice messages from Mallick's mobile phone that allegedly discussed his terrorist plans. The FIR was registered under Section 113(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).",
  "summary": "The accused is a native of North 24 Parganas district in West Bengal who had been working as a security guard at a company in Jigani Industrial Area since December 2025",
  "key_points": [
    "23-year-old security guard Asaful Mallick arrested in Bengaluru",
    "Mallick planned terror plot targeting Pakistan Army and TTP",
    "Contact with Afghan national Imran Haider established via social media"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Express Tribune - Pakistan",
        "title": "CDF Munir hosts Independence Day reception for Pakistan Army veterans: ISPR",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/cdf-munir-hosts-independence-day-reception-for-pakistan-army-veterans",
        "published": "2026-08-15T01:47:18.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}