Delhi Police's Special Cell busted an alleged ISI-underworld terror module planning coordinated attacks in Delhi. Eight accused were arrested. The module planned to consume drugs before striking government establishments on Lodhi Road, sources said.
The alleged ISI-underworld terror module busted by Delhi Police's Special Cell was planning to carry out coordinated attacks in Delhi on the intervening night of May 29-30, sources said
Drug-Fuelled Attack Plan
According to sources, the accused were in the final stages of executing the conspiracy and were allegedly attempting to procure narcotic substances before launching the planned attacks. The Special Cell's investigation suggests that the operatives intended to consume drugs before carrying out the strikes aimed at creating panic in the national capital.
Sources further revealed that the accused had been instructed to stay in the Chhatarpur area before the planned operation, as they expected easy access to narcotic substances there. However, the drugs could not be procured as planned, leading to a delay in their movement and execution timeline, investigators suspect.
Identified Targets and Potential Threat
The sources said government establishments and security-related offices in the Lodhi Road area were among the locations allegedly identified by the module.
Investigators believe the planned attacks could have caused significant damage and posed a major security challenge.
ISI-Underworld Nexus Revealed
The probe has revealed alleged links between Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Mumbai underworld operatives and local recruits. Sources said the network had been developed over a prolonged period and was allegedly being guided by Pakistan-based handlers with support from underworld-linked operatives.
Arrests and Ongoing Investigation
Eight accused have been arrested in the case. Arms, explosives, hand grenades, a pistol and live cartridges have been recovered during the operation, sources said.
Investigators are also probing the role of Nepal-origin operatives and the alleged involvement of underworld-linked facilitators in providing logistics, shelter and coordination for the module. Further investigation is underway to identify more operatives, funding channels linked with the alleged conspiracy. (ANI)
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