How ISI Handlers Were Directing Punjab Recruits For Delhi Terror Plot
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Why in news
The Delhi Police Special Cell dismantled a Pakistan-backed terror network by arresting four suspects and uncovering a drone-based weapons smuggling route from Pakistan.
Background
The Delhi Police Special Cell arrested four suspects (Shubdeep Singh, Gurjant Singh, Sajan Singh, and Gaganpreet) linked to a terror plot in Delhi-NCR. Investigations revealed that a Pakistan-based handler, Shahzad Bhatti, directed the recruits and that weapons and narcotics were smuggled via drones.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyDelhi Police Special Cell: The specialized unit responsible for investigating crimes related to terrorism and organized crime in the NCT of Delhi.
- FactDrone technology: Used as a primary vector for smuggling weapons and narcotics across the international border into India.
- FactCommunication methods: Use of foreign mobile numbers and encrypted WhatsApp accounts for covert coordination by handlers.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the evolving tactics of cross-border terrorism, specifically the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and encrypted communication, and suggest measures to strengthen India's internal security.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Technological asymmetry: Difficulty in detecting small, low-altitude drones used for high-frequency smuggling of narcotics and arms.
- Border management: Requirement for advanced electronic warfare and signal jamming capabilities to neutralize drone-based infiltration.
Keywords: Cross-border terrorism · Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) · Intelligence-led policing · Asymmetric warfare · Counter-terrorism
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