India Counter-Terror Operation Targets Shahzad Bhatti Network

4 UPDATES · 3 DAYS · 17 AUG 2026 — 19 AUG 2026

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Latest · 19 Aug 2026

Indian agencies arrested over 250 individuals linked to Shahzad Bhatti's social media network that recruits Indian youth into terrorism.

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This event covers the arrest of over 200 Shahzad Bhatti Network operatives by India's Home Minister Amit Shah, including reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to this specific operation. It excludes other actions by Amit Shah, the Indian government, or the Shahzad Bhatti Network unless they are direct developments of this particular arrest operation.

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17Aug

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

Amit Shah announces arrest of 200 SBN operatives, foiling terror plans before Independence Day

NDTV

Indian security agencies detained 253 individuals across 14 states in a counter-terror operation targeting the Pakistan-based Shahzad Bhatti Network.

NDTV

Authorities dismantled the Shahzad Bhatti terror network, arresting 253 individuals across 14 states, following a crackdown on August 12th.

19Aug

LATEST UPDATE — NDTV

Indian agencies arrested over 250 individuals linked to Shahzad Bhatti's social media network that recruits Indian youth into terrorism.

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