Terror Plot Foiled: 11 Arrested in Delhi–Punjab ISI–BKI Linked Module

A major terror conspiracy involving cross-border handlers was foiled after the Delhi Police Special Cell arrested 11 suspects linked to Pakistan’s intelligence agency Inter-Services Intelligence and the Khalistani outfit Babbar Khalsa International (BKI).

The coordinated crackdown across Delhi and Punjab exposed a sophisticated terror module involved in espionage, arms smuggling, and planned grenade attacks targeting sensitive installations.

📌 Key Highlights of the Operation

• 11 suspects arrested in two separate operations
• 4 pistols and 24 live cartridges recovered
• 9 solar-powered CCTV cameras seized from sensitive locations
• Live surveillance feeds were being sent directly to Pakistan
• Module allegedly planned grenade attacks on security establishments

🧨 How the Terror Plot Worked

Investigations revealed a multi-layered operation orchestrated by Pakistan-based handlers:

1. Spy Network via CCTV Cameras

• Accused installed solar-powered CCTV cameras near sensitive locations like Army and BSF areas.
• They posed as government workers to avoid suspicion.
• Cameras were fitted with SIM cards and transmitted real-time video feeds to Pakistan.

These cameras were recovered from multiple locations, including:

• Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Pathankot, Patiala, Moga (Punjab)
• Ambala (Haryana)
• Kathua and areas near Jammu and Kashmir
• Alwar (Rajasthan)

2. Arms Smuggling Network

• Weapons were smuggled into India under instructions from handlers.
• Seized items include:
  • 3 PX5 pistols
  • 1 country-made pistol
  • 24 live cartridges
• The mastermind allegedly received 7 foreign-made pistols and 56 cartridges in an earlier consignment.

3. Planned Terror Attacks

• Intelligence inputs indicate plans to carry out grenade attacks in high-security zones.
• Surveillance footage was meant to help identify security patterns and troop movements.

🧑‍💻 Recruitment and Radicalisation

The investigation revealed a disturbing trend:

• Young men, often from economically weaker backgrounds, were:
  • Radicalised online
  • Recruited through encrypted messaging apps
  • Lured with money via UPI payments
• Many recruits had basic education, while some were surprisingly well-qualified (including MBA graduates).

👥 Key Accused and Roles

• Manpreet Singh (Mastermind): Coordinated with Pakistan-based handlers; managed weapons and SIM cards
• Anmol & Sahil: Installed CCTV cameras in sensitive areas
• Atul Rathi & Rohit: Involved in arms smuggling operations
• Others: Shared photos/videos of Army and BSF installations

Several accused were also involved in:

• Fake SIM procurement using forged documents
• Reconnaissance using motorcycles
• Sharing sensitive visuals of defence zones

🛰️ Intelligence Breakthrough

The operation was launched following:

• Inputs from Military Intelligence
• Leads from a previously busted module in Ghaziabad

Authorities discovered a pattern of espionage using CCTV infrastructure, marking a new tactic in cross-border intelligence gathering.

🚨 Security Concerns and Ongoing Investigation

• The module highlights evolving threats involving technology-driven espionage
• Authorities have removed most of the installed cameras
• Further investigations are ongoing to:
  • Identify additional operatives
  • Trace funding channels
  • Neutralise remaining threats

🧠 Bigger Picture

This case underscores a shift in terror strategies, combining:

• Traditional arms smuggling
• Digital surveillance
• Local recruitment networks

It also reflects continued attempts by cross-border groups to destabilise internal security in India through hybrid tactics.

✅ Key Takeaway

The foiling of this plot prevented a potentially serious security breach. However, it also highlights how modern terror modules are blending technology, local networks, and cross-border coordination, making detection more complex.