Full Breakdown
Delhi Police Foil Major Terror Plot Linked to ISI and Bangladeshi Groups
2/22/2026, 8:21:25 PM
Overview of the Arrests
On February 22, 2026, the Delhi Police arrested eight individuals suspected of plotting a major terror attack linked to Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and extremist organizations based in Bangladesh. Six suspects were apprehended in Tamil Nadu, while two others were arrested in West Bengal. The suspects have been identified as Mizanur Rahman, Mohammad Shabat, Umar, Mohammad Litan, Mohammad Shahid, and Mohammad Ujjal, with one being a Bangladeshi national. The arrests were made following intelligence reports indicating a potential threat to key religious sites in India, particularly near the Red Fort and in the Chandni Chowk area.
Details of the Operation
The arrests were part of a coordinated operation that revealed the suspects were using fake Aadhaar cards to conceal their identities while working in the garment industry in Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu. During the operation, authorities seized eight mobile phones and 16 SIM cards, which are currently under forensic examination to trace communications and potential links to other operatives. The suspects allegedly communicated via social media, posting content in support of Pakistan-based terrorist organizations and conducting reconnaissance in various cities across India.
Intelligence Alerts and Threat Assessment
The arrests followed specific intelligence alerts warning of a possible improvised explosive device (IED) attack planned by the Pakistan-based terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). Intelligence sources indicated that the group was targeting prominent religious sites, including temples, as part of a broader strategy to establish local terror modules within India. This strategy aims to reduce direct foreign involvement in attacks, allowing for plausible deniability for Pakistan if attacks are executed by operatives within India.
Criticism & Opposition
While the police have hailed the operation as a significant success in thwarting a potential terror attack, some critics have raised concerns about the effectiveness of existing security measures and the ability of such modules to operate undetected for extended periods. The use of forged identity documents by the suspects has prompted calls for stricter verification processes for migrant laborers, particularly in sensitive sectors like garment manufacturing.
Official Statements & Responses
Delhi Police officials have confirmed that the investigation is ongoing, with plans to interrogate the suspects further to uncover the extent of their network and any additional operatives involved. "We are tracing the financial trail and the digital handlers who were guiding these men from across the border," stated a senior police official. The heightened security measures in Delhi include increased surveillance at key installations and public places, with Quick Reaction Teams and bomb disposal squads on standby.
What's Next
The investigation will continue to focus on the suspects' connections to Bangladeshi terror outfits and their operational ties to the ISI. Authorities are also examining the digital evidence recovered during the arrests to map out the broader network and identify any local facilitators who may have provided logistical support. Further arrests are anticipated as the investigation unfolds.
Verbatim Quotes
- “A major untoward incident has been prevented.” — Pramod Kumar Kushwaha, Additional Commissioner of Police, Special Cell
- “We are tracing the financial trail and the digital handlers who were guiding these men from across the border,” — Senior Police Official
This operation underscores the ongoing challenges faced by Indian security agencies in combating cross-border terrorism and the need for vigilant monitoring of potential threats within the country.
