Jaipur, May 15: The Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has initiated a significant operation against a suspected terrorist and smuggling network linked to Pakistan, resulting in the detention of seven young men from Sri Ganganagar district. They are accused of having connections with the social media network of Pakistan-based terrorist Shahzad Bhatti.
According to Sri Ganganagar’s Superintendent of Police, Hari Shankar, the ATS, in collaboration with intelligence agencies, conducted raids across various regions of Rajasthan over the past 24 hours. The objective of these operations 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 have stated that no concrete evidence has been publicly disclosed yet, but security agencies are maintaining strict surveillance and closely monitoring every development.
The Superintendent of Police mentioned, “We are tracking their gadgets and monitoring their locations. We will provide more information only after the investigation is complete.” Following the ATS raids, intelligence and security agencies deployed in border districts have been placed on high alert.
Intelligence reports indicate that Shahzad Bhatti is accused of using drones to smuggle heroin, foreign weapons, and explosives like RDX from Pakistan into India. Sources reveal that Bhatti has been attempting to recruit local youths into his network, particularly those looking to make 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 links 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 district, was arrested. The investigation revealed that he was reportedly in constant contact with Bhatti via Instagram and WhatsApp. He has also been accused of threatening villagers under the guise of being a gangster.
Subsequently, on April 6, Hanumangarh police arrested Sunil, alias ‘Dholu’, from the Sureshia Colony near Hanumangarh Junction, seizing an illegal country-made pistol from him. During the investigation, police found Bhatti’s WhatsApp number and several objectionable messages on his mobile phone. Sunil already has around ten criminal cases registered against him.
Similarly, on March 25, Hanumangarh police arrested Jaswant Kumar, alias Sonu, from Kishanpura Dikhanda village, who is accused of maintaining contact with Bhatti through social media and sharing images of weapons.
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