In a major counter-terror operation, the Special Cell of the Delhi Police has arrested nine suspected terror operatives believed to be connected to a Pakistan-based network with alleged links to the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and the Mumbai underworld. Officials said this group was allegedly planning attacks on important installations and security personnel in several cities, including Delhi and Mumbai.
The arrests were made following a coordinated operation based on specific intelligence inputs received by security agencies. According to investigators, the suspects were acting on instructions from handlers operating across the border and were allegedly preparing to carry out attacks aimed at creating panic and disrupting public security. During the operation, police recovered a cache of arms and explosives from the accused. The seized items reportedly include sophisticated pistols, grenades, and other materials that investigators believe could have been used for terror-related activities.
Initial investigations suggest that the suspects were in regular contact with Pakistan-based operatives who allegedly provided instructions regarding potential targets. Officials believe the group was planning attacks on key installations as well as members of the security forces. Sources said the arrested individuals are from different states, including Delhi, Maharashtra, and Punjab. Authorities have also detained some foreign nationals in connection with the case, though their identities and nationalities have not yet been disclosed.
Security agencies are further examining the alleged links between the suspects and the Mumbai underworld. Investigators suspect that criminal networks may have been used to arrange funding, logistics, and the movement of operatives. The Special Cell is now analyzing financial transactions, communication records, and other evidence to uncover the full extent of the network. Agencies are also trying to determine whether more operatives are active in other parts of the country and whether the group had already conducted reconnaissance of potential targets.
Officials described the operation as a significant breakthrough that may have prevented a major terror plot. Security has been strengthened at sensitive locations, while intelligence and law enforcement agencies continue to assess the scale of the alleged network and its cross-border connections.
Further investigations are ongoing, and authorities are expected to release additional details after questioning the accused and examining the recovered material.
