The Special Cell of Delhi Police arrested nine individuals linked to the Dawood Ibrahim network and Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) for plotting terror attacks on critical installations and religious places, according to livemint.com. The arrests were made on Saturday as part of a major crackdown on the terror module operating in the capital.
The operation involved extensive intelligence gathering and coordination by the Special Cell, which identified the suspects' plans to target key infrastructure and places of worship. The nine arrested individuals were found to have direct connections with the Dawood Ibrahim network and ISI, indicating a coordinated effort to destabilize security in Delhi. The police have not disclosed further details about the suspects or their exact roles in the planned attacks.
This development highlights ongoing threats from terror groups linked to Dawood Ibrahim and Pakistan's intelligence agency, underscoring persistent security challenges in India’s capital. The arrests come amid heightened vigilance by security forces to prevent attacks on sensitive locations, reflecting the government's focus on counterterrorism efforts. Similar crackdowns in recent years have targeted networks attempting to exploit communal tensions and disrupt public order.
Delhi Police plan to continue investigations to dismantle the terror network fully and prevent any future attacks. Authorities are expected to interrogate the arrested suspects to uncover further details about their plans and collaborators. Security agencies will likely increase surveillance on suspected terror cells to safeguard critical installations and maintain public safety in the region.