Archive · 26 Aug 2026
Assam Police Arrest Alleged Shahzad Bhatti Network Operative
Assam Police arrested a 21-year-old person they believe worked for the Shahzad Bhatti Network.
The arrest happened in the Ramnathpur area of Hailakandi district.
The police operation was carried out jointly by the Special Task Force and Hailakandi Police.
Officers said they found several documents with the suspect.
They said the arrest came after investigating three earlier arrests.
Those three people were arrested in different Assam districts on July 25.
The government describes the Shahzad Bhatti Network as a Pakistan-based terror syndicate.
It alleges that the group has been connected to attacks and spying activities in India.
The investigation and police action are continuing.
Assam Police’s Special Task Force arrested a 21-year-old alleged Shahzad Bhatti Network operative in Hailakandi.
The arrest occurred Wednesday in the Ramnathpur area during a joint operation with Hailakandi Police.
Officials said several documents were seized from the suspect.
The operation followed leads from the earlier arrests and investigation, officials said.
Three other alleged operatives were arrested in Dhubri, Chirang and Barpeta on July 25.
- Who
- The Special Task Force of Assam Police and Hailakandi Police arrested a 21-year-old alleged operative of the Shahzad Bhatti Network.
- What
- Police arrested the alleged operative and seized several documents, according to officials.
- When
- The arrest took place on Wednesday, August 26; three other alleged operatives were arrested on July 25.
- Where
- The arrest occurred in the Ramnathpur area of Hailakandi district, Assam.
- Why
- Officials said the operation followed leads from earlier arrests and was part of an investigation into extremist and anti-national networks.
- Suspect
- A 21-year-old alleged Shahzad Bhatti Network operative
- Arresting agencies
- The Special Task Force of Assam Police and Hailakandi Police
- Location
- Ramnathpur area, Hailakandi district, Assam
- Seized material
- Several documents
- Earlier arrests
- Three other alleged operatives were arrested on July 25
- Earlier arrest locations
- Dhubri, Chirang and Barpeta districts
- Government allegation
- The Shahzad Bhatti Network is linked to attacks and espionage activities across India