Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Assam Police Arrest 3 Linked to Pakistan Terror Network
The Assam Police have arrested three people who they believe are part of a terror group called the Shahzad Bhatti network.
This group is based in Pakistan and is accused of doing bad things like recruiting people, spreading bad ideas online, and helping terrorists.
The police found some important things like phones and documents when they arrested these people.
The police think this group is working with other bad groups and is getting orders from people in Pakistan.
They are still investigating to find out more.
Assam Police arrested three alleged operatives linked to the Pakistan-based Shahzad Bhatti terror network.
The arrests were made in Dhubri, Chirang, and Barpeta districts.
Items seized include mobile phones, SIM cards, Aadhaar cards, bank passbooks, debit cards, and incriminating documents.
The network is alleged to be involved in recruitment, online radicalization, and facilitating terrorist activities.
The network is said to operate under the direction of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) through Pakistan-based handlers.
- Who
- Assam Police and the Special Task Force (STF)
- What
- Arrest of three alleged operatives linked to the Pakistan-based Shahzad Bhatti terror network
- When
- July 24, 2026
- Where
- Dhubri, Chirang, and Barpeta districts in Assam
- Why
- Based on credible intelligence regarding the activities of the Shahzad Bhatti network
Law Enforcement Perspective
Suspects' Allegations
Legitimacy of Arrests
Law Enforcement Perspective
The Assam Police claim the arrests are based on credible intelligence and evidence of involvement in terrorist activities.
Suspects' Allegations
The suspects may argue that the arrests are unjustified and based on false accusations.
- Date of Arrests
- July 24, 2026
- Location of Arrests
- Dhubri, Chirang, and Barpeta districts
- Items Seized
- Five mobile phones, seven SIM cards, Aadhaar cards, bank passbooks, debit cards, and incriminating documents
- Alleged Network
- Shahzad Bhatti Network (SBN)
- Associated Groups
- Khalistan Armed Force (KAF), Punjab Sovereignty Alliance (PSA), Khalistan Liberation Army (KLA), Sher-e-Punjab Brigade (SPB), United Sikh Brotherhood (USB), Sikh Tigers of Khalistan (STK), Tehrik-e-Taliban Hindustan (TTH)
