Delhi Police arrested eight suspects, including one Bangladeshi citizen, for allegedly plotting terrorist attacks in India at the behest of Pakistan's intelligence agency ISI and Bangladeshi extremist organizations. Six arrests occurred in Tamil Nadu and two in West Bengal.
Key points
- The arrested individuals were reportedly posting content on social media supporting Pakistan-based terrorist organizations.
- Six suspects were arrested in Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu, and were working in garment factories using fake Aadhaar cards.
- Police recovered over 12 mobile phones and 16 SIM cards during searches.
- The suspects are also suspected of conducting reconnaissance in several cities to aid terrorists and being involved in placing 'Free Kashmir' posters in Delhi.
- The arrests followed a security alert regarding potential terror attacks on prominent religious and historical sites, including the Red Fort.
Why it matters
This operation highlights ongoing concerns about foreign-backed terrorist modules operating within India, prompting heightened security measures at sensitive locations.
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