Pakistani Don Shahzad Bhatti Planned Delhi Blast, Arrested Woman Reveals During Probe

New Delhi: Security agencies have got important information during the interrogation of a girl arrested during the investigation of an alleged terrorist conspiracy in Delhi. According to sources related to the investigation, the girl has claimed during interrogation that the network of gangster-turned-terrorist Shehzad Bhatti, based in Pakistan, was preparing for a major attack in the capital Delhi. After her statement, the investigating agencies have intensified the investigation into the activities, contacts and possible associates of this entire network. However, officials say that the girl's claims are being independently verified and the investigation is still ongoing.

What did the girl reveal during the investigation?

During interrogation, the girl allegedly told the investigating agencies that the aim of the network was to carry out a major incident like a blast in Delhi. Investigators believe that the girl has important information about the activities and contacts of this module. Based on his statement, electronic devices, call records and digital chats are also being examined to find out to what level the conspiracy had reached. At present the agencies are collecting technical and other evidence to confirm his claims.

Why is Shehzad Bhatti's name coming up again?

In the last few months, Delhi Police, UP ATS and other security agencies have claimed to have busted several modules linked to Shehzad Bhatti sitting in Pakistan. According to the investigating agencies, Bhatti is accused of recruiting youth in India, smuggling arms, recceing sensitive targets and conspiring to carry out terrorist activities. Many people associated with his network have been arrested in various cases and many cases are also being investigated by national agencies.

Was Delhi targeted earlier also?

According to security agencies, even before this the module linked to Shehzad Bhatti was accused of conducting recce of police establishments, government buildings and other important places in Delhi-NCR. In July, Delhi Police had busted one such module and arrested several accused. Petrol bombs, illegal weapons and digital evidence were also recovered during the investigation. Officials say possible connections between all these cases are also being investigated.

In which direction is the investigation moving now?

The investigating agencies are now investigating the girl's contacts, bank transactions, mobile data and social media activities in detail. It is also being ascertained whether other members of this network are still active. Security agencies have also increased coordination with the police of the respective states so that any possible threat can be stopped in time. Officials say that only after the investigation is completed a clear picture of the entire network and the alleged conspiracy will emerge.