How Pakistan's Social Media Star Shahzad Bhatti Became ISI's New Weapon
Alleged ISI recruitment and radicalization of youth pose a serious security threat.
Shahzad Bhatti, a Pakistani social media influencer linked to the ISI, is at the center of a major crackdown by Indian security agencies. Bhatti's network, which recruits vulnerable youth through social media, allegedly involves criminal activity, radicalization, and plans for attacks on police personnel and sensitive locations. The Delhi Police Special Cell arrested eight suspects connected to Bhatti's module, recovering weapons and explosives. Investigations also reveal links to the Tehreek-e-Taliban Hindustan and a network of violent crimes in Punjab, including the grenade attack on a YouTuber. Bhatti faces multiple investigations and threats from rival gangs like the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, highlighting his complex role in India's security landscape.
30 MAY 2026
— Indian Express
Delhi Police arrested eight individuals, including a Nepali national, in a multi-state operation targeting vital installations and security establishments.
— The Tribune
Delhi Police arrested eight individuals, including three from Punjab, in connection with an alleged Pakistan-linked ISI-Mumbai underworld module.
31 MAY 2026
· THIS STORY — NDTV
Indian security agencies arrested eight suspects linked to Shahzad Bhatti's social media recruitment network, uncovering weapons and explosives.
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