Delhi Police Busts Pakistan ISI-Underworld Nexus, 9 Operatives Arrested In Major Crackdown

New Delhi: The Special Cell of Delhi Police has claimed to have busted a big network linked to Pakistan's intelligence agency ISI and Mumbai underworld. Police have arrested nine accused in this case. Initial investigation has revealed that these people were involved in a conspiracy to target important places of the country. According to officials, the arrested accused have been found to be connected to handlers and underworld networks based in Pakistan.

What was the whole operation?

The Special Cell of Delhi Police was receiving information about suspicious activities for some time. During the investigation, the agencies received inputs that some youths were being connected to the network through social media and other means. After this, surveillance was increased in many states and the activities of the suspects were monitored. In the recent action, nine people were arrested, and their interrogation is ongoing.

On whose instructions was the network working?

According to the investigating agencies, the role of some handlers sitting in Pakistan behind this network has come to light. Police have already taken action against Pakistan-based gangster Shahzad Bhatti and his related modules. Officials believe that preparations were being made to carry out terrorist and criminal activities in the country through the arrested accused.

What were the targets?

According to police sources, people associated with the network were given the task of conducting recce of sensitive and crowded areas. The investigating agencies are also trying to find out whether any major attack was planned. Officials say that the potential danger was averted due to timely action.

How was recruitment happening through social media?

Investigation has revealed that people associated with the network were luring the youth with the lure of easy money and a better life abroad. After this he was assigned different tasks. In the past too, many such investigations have revealed that social media platforms were being used for recruitment and making contacts.

What will the police do next?

Based on the interrogation of the arrested accused, the police are trying to reach the remaining links of the network. Electronic devices, mobile phones and digital records are being examined. Agencies fear that some more members of this network may still be active. For this reason, security agencies of many states have also been put on alert.

Why is this action considered important?

Security agencies believe that recent months have seen an increase in the activities of networks operating across the border. In such a situation, this action is being considered a big success. Investigators say that based on the information received from the arrested people, more revelations may be made in the coming days.