Jaipur, May 15: The Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has initiated a significant operation against a suspected terrorist and smuggling network linked to Pakistan. Seven young men from Sri Ganganagar district have been detained for alleged connections to the social media network of Pakistan-based terrorist Shahzad Bhatti.
Sri Ganganagar’s Superintendent of Police, Hari Shankar, reported that in the last 24 hours, the ATS, in collaboration with intelligence agencies, conducted raids across various regions of Rajasthan. The objective was to identify individuals suspected of involvement in anti-national activities or maintaining contact with people across the border.
The seven detained youths are currently being interrogated by multiple agencies. Officials stated that no concrete evidence has been publicly disclosed yet, but security agencies are maintaining strict surveillance and closely monitoring every development.
The Superintendent mentioned, “We are tracking their gadgets and monitoring their locations. We will provide more information once the investigation is complete.”
Following the ATS raids, intelligence and security agencies deployed in border districts have been placed on high alert. According to intelligence reports, Shahzad Bhatti is accused of using drones to smuggle heroin, foreign weapons, and explosives like RDX from Pakistan into India.
Sources revealed that Bhatti has been attempting to recruit local youths into his network, particularly those seeking quick money through illegal means. In response, ATS and police teams have begun investigating suspicious social media accounts and potential online contacts with individuals based in Pakistan throughout the state.
Previous investigations have also uncovered alleged connections between local youths and Bhatti’s network. On March 26, Akashdeep, a resident of Kera Chak village in the Lalgarh police station area of Sri Ganganagar, was arrested. The investigation revealed that he had been in regular contact with Bhatti via Instagram and WhatsApp.
Police reported that he is also accused of threatening villagers under the guise of being a gangster. Subsequently, on April 6, Hanumangarh police arrested Sunil, also known as ‘Dholu,’ from Suresh Colony at Hanumangarh Junction, recovering an illegal country-made pistol from him.
During the investigation, police found Bhatti’s WhatsApp number and several incriminating messages on his mobile phone. Sunil already has around ten criminal cases registered against him.
Similarly, on March 25, Hanumangarh police arrested Jaswant Kumar, known as Sonu, from Kishanpura Dikhanda village. He is accused of maintaining contact with Bhatti via social media and sharing images of weapons.
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