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India arrests 200+ operatives in Shahzad Bhatti Network raid

8/18/2026

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India arrested more than 200 operatives in a multi-state operation against the ISI-backed Shahzad Bhatti Network starting August 12.
Security agencies recovered pistols, live cartridges, grenades marked by Pakistan Ordnance Factory and crude bombs.
Shah said the Modi government destroyed the terror group ahead of Independence Day and thwarted planned subversive attacks.
Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry has not responded to the allegations.
India and Pakistan continue to accuse each other of harboring terrorists.

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India arrested more than 200 operatives in a multi-state operation against the ISI-backed Shahzad Bhatti Network starting August 12.
Security agencies recovered pistols, live cartridges, grenades marked by Pakistan Ordnance Factory and crude bombs.
Shah said the Modi government destroyed the terror group ahead of Independence Day and thwarted planned subversive attacks.
Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry has not responded to the allegations.
India and Pakistan continue to accuse each other of harboring terrorists.