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Amit Shah Announces Bust of Shahzad Bhatti Network, 350 Arrested

By Drooid · Sep 29, 2026, 4:21 AM UTC · How we work

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Amit Shah Dismantles Network

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced the bust of the Shahzad Bhatti network, arresting 350 people.
More than 40 modules of the network were dismantled in 15 states.
India declared the network a terrorist organization under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
Shah launched an Extradition Portal to coordinate the return of fugitives.
The Home Ministry reported 288 fugitives repatriated from 36 countries between 2019 and 2026.

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Shah Pushes PRAHAAR

DGPs from 15 states and ATS chiefs of all states and UTs attended the PRAHAAR conference.
Shah urged embedding PRAHAAR principles at the thana (police-station) level nationwide.
The conference called for institutionalising an automated counter-terrorism response at every framework tier.
Officials were asked to systematically analyse terror incidents to continuously refine the PRAHAAR strategy.
Participants were instructed to align international efforts with domestic capacities for long-term resilience.

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Amit Shah Dismantles Network

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced the bust of the Shahzad Bhatti network, arresting 350 people.
More than 40 modules of the network were dismantled in 15 states.
India declared the network a terrorist organization under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
Shah launched an Extradition Portal to coordinate the return of fugitives.
The Home Ministry reported 288 fugitives repatriated from 36 countries between 2019 and 2026.

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