Major Terror Conspiracy Uncovered: Pak's ‘Ghazwa-e-Hind’ Plan Exposed By UP ATS

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh ATS has made shocking revelations while busting a big terrorist network. Investigation has revealed that a conspiracy was being hatched for anti-India activities, in which the plan was to use the local youth as shields. According to the investigating agencies, the wires of this module are connected to the handlers based in Pakistan.

What was the whole conspiracy and how was it revealed?

ATS investigation revealed that a network active in Meerut and surrounding areas was working for anti-India activities. The main accused Shakib was getting direct instructions from his masters sitting in Pakistan. He was told that the mission has to be carried forward under any circumstances and the network has to be spread in such a way that the security agencies do not even get a clue.

Was a conspiracy being hatched in the name of 'Ghazwa-e-Hind'?

During interrogation it also emerged that the purpose of this module was to carry forward the agenda of the so-called "Ghazwa-e-Hind." Investigators say that this ideology is used by radical networks to connect and instigate the youth.

Were Hindu youth being made a shield?

The most shocking aspect of the investigation was that the people involved in the module were instructed to lure local Hindu youth and join the network. This was being done so that there was no doubt about their identity and they could easily do a reconnaissance of sensitive areas. According to the report, two youths were employed in this work by giving them code names.

Was recce of sensitive targets being done?

According to ATS, the purpose of this network was to gather information about military bases and religious places. For this, location sharing, video recording and digital platforms were being used. The information collected was sent to the handlers sitting abroad.

Did any foreign connection also come to light in this conspiracy?

Dubai connection has also come to light in the investigation. One person, Aaqib, who was based in Dubai, was reportedly acting as a link between Pakistan and the local module. Efforts were being made to influence and network the youth through social media platforms.

Is this a new way of ‘hybrid terrorism’?

ATS officials believe that this method is part of “hybrid terrorism”, in which activities are carried out by hiding identities and using local faces. The approach makes it more challenging for security agencies to identify the threat.