ISI-backed module busted in Delhi, planned attacks on temple, military camp
The Pakistan ISI-backed Shahzad Bhatti module allegedly planned attacks on a historic temple in Delhi, a dhaba on the Delhi-Sonipat highway, and a military camp in Hisar, sources said after the interrogation of arrested operatives.
Pakistan’s ISI-backed Shahzad Bhatti module allegedly planned attacks on a historic temple in Delhi, a popular dhaba on the Delhi-Sonipat highway, and a military camp in Hisar, sources said after the interrogation of arrested operatives by the Delhi Police Special Cell.
The revelations came a day after the Delhi Police Special Cell arrested nine alleged operatives linked to the Pakistan ISI-backed Shahzad Bhatti module from Delhi and several other states. Police also recovered weapons from the accused during the operation.
According to sources, the accused revealed during questioning that a historic temple in Delhi was one of the key targets of the module. One of the arrested operatives had allegedly conducted reconnaissance of the temple and sent photographs of the site to handlers based in Pakistan.
Sources said the module planned to open fire on police personnel and paramilitary forces deployed at the temple before targeting the religious site.
Investigators also found that the module planned a hand grenade attack on a famous dhaba located on the Delhi-Sonipat highway, where thousands of people visit daily. The alleged objective was to cause large-scale destruction and panic.
The interrogation further revealed that a military camp in Hisar was also on the target list of the Pakistan ISI-backed module. An accused allegedly conducted reconnaissance of the camp and sent videos of the location to handlers in Pakistan.
Sources added that the module also planned to target police personnel stationed at some police stations in Uttar Pradesh.
Pakistan’s ISI-backed Shahzad Bhatti module allegedly planned attacks on a historic temple in Delhi, a popular dhaba on the Delhi-Sonipat highway, and a military camp in Hisar, sources said after the interrogation of arrested operatives by the Delhi Police Special Cell.
The revelations came a day after the Delhi Police Special Cell arrested nine alleged operatives linked to the Pakistan ISI-backed Shahzad Bhatti module from Delhi and several other states. Police also recovered weapons from the accused during the operation.
According to sources, the accused revealed during questioning that a historic temple in Delhi was one of the key targets of the module. One of the arrested operatives had allegedly conducted reconnaissance of the temple and sent photographs of the site to handlers based in Pakistan.
Sources said the module planned to open fire on police personnel and paramilitary forces deployed at the temple before targeting the religious site.
Investigators also found that the module planned a hand grenade attack on a famous dhaba located on the Delhi-Sonipat highway, where thousands of people visit daily. The alleged objective was to cause large-scale destruction and panic.
The interrogation further revealed that a military camp in Hisar was also on the target list of the Pakistan ISI-backed module. An accused allegedly conducted reconnaissance of the camp and sent videos of the location to handlers in Pakistan.
Sources added that the module also planned to target police personnel stationed at some police stations in Uttar Pradesh.
