8 held in alleged terror conspiracy with suspected ISI links: Reports
New Delhi: The Special Cell of the Delhi Police has foiled a major terror plot with the arrest of eight suspected operatives allegedly linked to Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and Bangladesh-based extremist groups.
According to officials, the arrests followed a coordinated operation across Tamil Nadu and West Bengal. Six suspects were detained from garment units in Tiruppur district of Tamil Nadu, while two others were arrested from West Bengal.
Police suspect the group was planning a major terrorist strike in India under the direction of foreign handlers.
Who are the arrested suspects?
The arrested individuals have been identified as:
- Mizanur Rahman
- Mohammad Shabat
- Umar
- Mohammad Litan
- Mohammad Shahid
- Mohammed Ujjal
Sources indicated that at least one of the accused is a Bangladeshi national. Some of the suspects were allegedly using forged Aadhaar cards to conceal their identities while working in garment units in Tiruppur.
They were later brought to Delhi by train for further interrogation and legal proceedings.
Use of fake identities and propaganda
Investigators revealed that the accused were operating under false identities and had allegedly embedded themselves in the garment industry as cover. Police said the suspects were posting content on social media supporting Pakistan-based terror outfits and attempting to influence local youth.
The module reportedly came under scrutiny after inflammatory posters referencing “Free Kashmir” surfaced in parts of the national capital, including the Delhi Metro network. The Special Cell’s investigation into these posters led authorities to the suspected network operating out of Tamil Nadu.
Evidence seized and foreign connections
During the operation, police recovered:
8 mobile phones
16 SIM cards
Preliminary examination of digital data allegedly indicates communication with foreign handlers and possible cross-border funding channels. Authorities believe the suspects were receiving financial and logistical support from across the border.
Officials described the arrests as a major breakthrough in preventing a potential terror conspiracy. Further investigation is underway to identify additional operatives, funding routes, and the full extent of the alleged network.
Ongoing probe
Security agencies are continuing to analyse digital evidence and trace links to Pakistan’s ISI and Bangladesh-based extremist groups. Officials said more arrests cannot be ruled out as the probe deepens.
The case highlights renewed concerns over cross-border radicalisation networks and the misuse of forged identity documents to establish operational cells within India.
Further updates are expected as interrogation and forensic analysis progress.