Amit Shah announces arrest of 200 SBN operatives, foiling terror plans before Independence Day
On August 17, 2026, Amit Shah, India's Home Minister, announced the arrest of over 200 operatives of the Shahzad Bhatti Network (SBN), an ISI-backed terror group, across 14 states ahead of Independence Day. The operation thwarted plans for subversive attacks and led to substantial recoveries including IEDs and grenades. Over 80 FIRs were registered under various acts against SBN.
17 AUG 2026
— 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.
19 AUG 2026
— 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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