Major terror cell busted: 'Suspects worked in Tiruppur garment industry using fake Aadhaar'

Delhi Police have busted a major terror plot, arresting eight individuals, including a Bangladeshi national, from Tamil Nadu and West Bengal on Sunday. The suspects were allegedly planning major attacks in India, with support from Pakistan's ISI and Bangladeshi terrorist organisations.

Six of the accused—Mizanur Rahman, Mohammad Shabat, Umar, Mohammad Litan, Mohammad Shahid, and Mohammad Ujjal—were apprehended from Tamil Nadu's Tiruppur and are now being brought to Delhi for further interrogation. According to the police, two of the suspects were arrested in Uthukuli, three in Palladam, and one in Thirumuruganpoondi. 

All were reportedly working in the garment industry, using fake Aadhaar cards to conceal their identities.

During the operation, authorities seized eight mobile phones and 16 SIM cards. The police allege that the accused had been posting pro-Pakistan terrorist content on social media and had also conducted reconnaissance of various cities.

Additionally, two more arrests were made in West Bengal. Investigations revealed that the suspects were in regular contact with each other through social media platforms. 

Police further claimed that four of the accused had recently travelled to Delhi, where they allegedly pasted "Free Kashmir" and other provocative materials at a metro station during the AI Impact Summit before returning to West Bengal and Tamil Nadu.

The development comes just a day after intelligence reports warned of potential terrorist threats targeting temples and other religious sites in the national capital. The reports indicated that prominent religious locations in the Chandni Chowk and Red Fort areas were under surveillance by the Pakistan-based militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).

Delhi Police, in coordination with central security agencies, have intensified surveillance, implementing enhanced CCTV monitoring and stricter vehicle checks across key areas. Additional personnel have been stationed in high-risk areas, while bomb disposal squads, dog squads, and quick reaction teams remain on standby.