A recent report has revealed that a Pakistan-backed underworld group linked to the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) planned attacks in Mumbai to avenge the demolition of a mosque. The arrested suspects allegedly conducted a recce of the Garib Nagar demolition drive and sent videos and photographs of police deployment to their handlers in Pakistan.
Details of the Plot
According to intelligence sources, the group intended to carry out retaliatory strikes following the razing of a mosque in the Garib Nagar area. The suspects, who have been taken into custody, are believed to have been in constant communication with their handlers across the border. They provided real-time updates on security arrangements and police movements.
Investigation Underway
The investigation has uncovered a network of operatives working under the direction of ISI-linked elements. Authorities are now probing the extent of the conspiracy and any potential sleeper cells in the city. Security has been heightened in sensitive locations across Mumbai.
This development comes amid ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan, with both nations trading accusations of supporting militant activities. The Indian government has condemned the plot and vowed to take strict action against those involved.
