Eight Arrested in India Over Alleged Major Attack Plot

Indian authorities have apprehended eight individuals in connection with plans to carry out a major terrorist attack, with the operation reportedly supported by Pakistan’s ISI and a Bangladesh-based extremist network. The arrests took place across the states of Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, and among those detained is at least one Bangladeshi national, according to a report by Indian news outlet NDTV on Sunday, 22 February.

Authorities revealed that six of the suspects were arrested in Tirupur district of Tamil Nadu from a garment production unit, while the remaining two were apprehended in West Bengal. The six individuals identified by name are: Mizanur Rahman, Mohammad Shabat, Umar, Mohammad Liton, Mohammad Shahid, and Mohammad Uzzal.

NDTV cited officials stating that the suspects had been using forged Aadhaar cards for identification purposes. Investigators recovered eight mobile phones and sixteen SIM cards from the group.

The Tamil Nadu police have handed over the suspects to Delhi police for further investigation. The probe is ongoing, with authorities working to ascertain the full scope of the planned attack.

According to Indian security agencies, intelligence indicated that Pakistan-based militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba was plotting explosions near key religious sites in Delhi, including the Red Fort and a temple in Chandni Chowk. The arrests followed just a day after these intelligence reports surfaced. Officials believe the group had been planning attacks using improvised explosive devices (IEDs).

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Security officials are maintaining heightened alert in Delhi and surrounding regions as investigations continue, with counter-terrorism units working to prevent any further threats. The arrests are seen as a significant disruption to a potentially large-scale attack targeting densely populated urban and religious sites.