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Delhi Police Arrest Eight in Major Terror Plot Bust

2/22/2026

Summary

Story summary

Eight suspects linked to a terror plot involving Pakistan's ISI and Bangladeshi extremist groups were arrested by Delhi Police.
Six suspects were apprehended in Tamil Nadu, including a Bangladeshi national, while two were detained in West Bengal.
Mizanur Rahman (Bangladeshi national) and others—Mohammed Shabat, Umar, Mohammed Litan, Mohammed Shahid, Mohammed Ujjal—used fake Aadhaar cards, communicated via social media to support terrorist groups, and authorities seized mobile phones and SIM cards.

History

Historical Context

In 2000, India enacted the Terrorism Prevention Act to address escalating threats from extremist groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed. This legislation allowed authorities to detain suspects and seize materials linked to terrorism, reflecting heightened national security concerns. The recent arrests of eight suspects connected to Pakistan's ISI underscore ongoing challenges in combating terrorism and may prompt increased security measures and international collaboration.

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Story summary

Eight suspects linked to a terror plot involving Pakistan's ISI and Bangladeshi extremist groups were arrested by Delhi Police.
Six suspects were apprehended in Tamil Nadu, including a Bangladeshi national, while two were detained in West Bengal.
Mizanur Rahman (Bangladeshi national) and others—Mohammed Shabat, Umar, Mohammed Litan, Mohammed Shahid, Mohammed Ujjal—used fake Aadhaar cards, communicated via social media to support terrorist groups, and authorities seized mobile phones and SIM cards.

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