The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has unearthed a major conspiracy involving a Pakistan-backed terror module that was planning to carry out attacks in Delhi and other major Indian cities. The module, allegedly operated from Karachi, used social media platforms to recruit youths from India.
How the Module Operated
According to NIA officials, the module was in touch with handlers based in Karachi, who provided instructions and financial support. The recruits were trained in handling explosives and weapons through online channels. The agency has arrested several suspects and recovered incriminating materials, including digital devices and propaganda literature.
Recruitment Strategy
The module targeted vulnerable youth through social media, promising them money and ideological indoctrination. They were then instructed to carry out reconnaissance of potential targets, including crowded places and government buildings. The NIA has identified multiple locations across India that were under surveillance.
The agency is also investigating links to previous terror attacks and other sleeper cells. Officials said the module was at an advanced stage of planning and could have struck soon if not intercepted.
Government Response
Security agencies have been put on high alert, and intelligence sharing has been intensified with state police forces. The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued advisories to all states to remain vigilant. The NIA continues its probe to dismantle the entire network.
This bust is seen as a significant achievement in India's fight against cross-border terrorism. The agency has urged the public to report any suspicious activity.
