The Aryavarth Express
New Delhi: Eight individuals, including a Bangladeshi national, have been arrested for allegedly planning a major terrorist plot in Tamil Nadu. According to Delhi Police, the suspects were acting at the behest of Pakistan’s intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence, and certain Bangladeshi extremist organisations.
Earlier, six accused — Mizanur Rahman, Mohammad Shabat, Umar, Mohammad Litan, Mohammad Shahid, and Mohammad Ujjal — were detained in Tamil Nadu and later brought to Delhi for further investigation. Police recovered dozens of mobile phones and SIM cards from the suspects.
Authorities said the accused were sharing content on social media supporting Pakistan-based terrorist organisations. Arrests were made across multiple locations: two from Uthukuli, three from Palladam, and one from Thirumuruganpoondi. The suspects were reportedly employed in the garment industry and had allegedly concealed their identities using fake Aadhaar cards. During the operation, eight mobile phones and 16 SIM cards were seized.
Two additional suspects were arrested in West Bengal. All accused are being transported to the national capital for further questioning. Investigators believe the group conducted reconnaissance in several cities and were coordinating through social media platforms.
Police sources revealed that four of the eight suspects had travelled to Delhi, where they allegedly put up “Free Kashmir” posters at a metro station during an AI Summit before returning to Tamil Nadu and West Bengal. Further interrogation is expected to clarify their suspected links with a Bangladeshi organisation referred to as “Tanzeem.”
Meanwhile, an intelligence alert has been issued in Delhi following inputs about a possible terror threat near the Red Fort. According to sources, key religious locations, including areas around the Red Fort and parts of Chandni Chowk, remain on the radar of the Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba.
Intelligence inputs suggest that the group may be planning an improvised explosive device (IED) attack, with a temple in the Chandni Chowk area identified as a potential target. Sources further indicated that the alleged plot could be an attempt to avenge a February 6 mosque blast in Islamabad, Pakistan.
Security agencies have heightened vigilance around prominent religious sites across the country as investigations continue.
