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India dismantles ISI-backed Shahzad Bhatti Network across 14 states

Shahzad Bhatti Network Amit Shah ISI counter-terrorism operation India-Pakistan relations

Indian Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that security forces have dismantled the Shahzad Bhatti Network, an alleged Pakistan-backed terror syndicate, ahead of India's Independence Day. A coordinated multi-state operation conducted on August 12 across 14 Indian states resulted in 253 detentions and over 200 arrests. The Ministry of Home Affairs reported that more than 80 FIRs have been registered under various laws, including the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.

Authorities stated the network, allegedly funded and directed by Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), was involved in targeted killings, grenade attacks, and IED blasts. The group reportedly used local conduits to conduct reconnaissance on defense installations, police stations, and religious sites, even deploying CCTV cameras for espionage. Seized materials included improvised explosive devices, pistols, live ammunition, and grenades bearing Pakistan Ordnance Factory markings.

Pakistan has vehemently rejected the allegations. A spokesperson for Pakistan's Foreign Office dismissed the claims as 'baseless propaganda' and a malicious attempt by New Delhi to divert attention from its own domestic security and political challenges. Islamabad has called for international scrutiny of the situation.

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Amit Shah · ISI · India · Inter-Services Intelligence · Mohammad Hamim Mondal · Pakistan · Shahzad Bhatti Network · West Bengal Special Task Force

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India says it thwarted attacks by Pakistan-backed militants, arrested over 200 operatives [mix929.com]
Pak-backed terror network dismantled ahead of Independence Day: Amit Shah [thefederal.com]
The Enemy Within: The Real Threat to Independence [theasianindependent.co.uk]
Pakistan rejects Indian home minister’s allegations as 'Baseless Propaganda' [islamabadpost.com.pk]
ಪಾಕಿಸ್ತಾನ ಮೂಲದ ಉಗ್ರ ಶಹಜಾದ್ ಭಟ್ಟಿ ನೇತೃತ್ವದ ಜಾಲದೊಂದಿಗೆ ಸಂಪರ್ಕ ಹೊಂದಿದ 200ಕ್ಕೂ ಹೆಚ್ಚು ಶಂಕಿತ ಭಯೋತ್ಪಾದಕರ ಬಂಧನ: ಸ್ವಾತಂತ್ರ್ಯ ದಿನಾಚರಣೆಗೆ ಮುನ್ನ ತಪ್ಪಿತು ಬಹುದೊಡ್ಡ ಆಪತ್ತು [vishwavani.news]
India says it thwarted attacks by Pakistan-backed militants, arrested over 200 operatives [kelo.com]
आईएसआई समर्थित भट्टी मॉड्यूल पूरी तरह ध्वस्त, 14 राज्यों में अभियान के बाद 200 से ज्यादा संदिग्ध गिरफ्तार [www.punjabkesari.com]
Pakistan rejects Indian home minister's terror allegations, calls them a 'malicious' campaign [www.bolnews.com]
Foreign Office Rejects India’s ‘Baseless’ Terror Claims Linking Pakistan to Arrested Suspects [www.pakistantimes.com]
Pakistan rejects New Delhi’s allegation of backing militants plotting attacks in India — official [thefrontierpost.com]
ISI-backed Shahzad Bhatti network destroyed ahead of I-Day; over 200 arrested [english.mathrubhumi.com]
Pakistan rejects New Delhi’s allegation of backing militants plotting attacks in India — official [www.arabnews.pk]
ISI-backed terror group dismantled, over 200 arrested across 14 states [newsable.asianetnews.com]
ಸ್ವಾತಂತ್ರ್ಯ ದಿನಾಚರಣೆಗೂ ಮುನ್ನವೇ ಭಾರಿ ವಿಧ್ವಂಸಕ ಕೃತ್ಯ ಸಂಚು ವಿಫಲ: 200ಕ್ಕೂ ಹೆಚ್ಚು ಉಗ್ರರ ಬಂಧನ! [kannada.asianetnews.com]
आतंक के खिलाफ बड़ा ऑपरेशन, शहजाद भट्टी नेटवर्क पर कसा शिकंजा, 14 राज्यों में 200 से ज्यादा अरेस्ट [www.tv9hindi.com]
ISI-Backed Shahzad Bhatti Network Dismantled Ahead of I-Day, Over 200 Operatives Arrested: Amit Shah [yespunjab.com]
Destroyed ISI-backed Shahzad Bhatti Network ahead of I-Day, arrested 200 operatives: HM Amit Shah [www.socialnews.xyz]
Over 200 ISI-backed Network Operatives Held: Shah [www.deccanchronicle.com]