New Delhi: Security agencies probing an alleged terror-linked network have uncovered plans to target a historic temple in Delhi, a well-known roadside dhaba along the Delhi-Sonipat route and a military installation in Haryana, according to sources familiar with the investigation.
The alleged conspiracy is believed to have connections with Pakistan’s intelligence agency, the ISI, and was reportedly being coordinated through operatives associated with the Shahzad Bhatti module. The findings surfaced during questioning of nine suspects arrested recently by the Special Cell of the Delhi Police as part of its ongoing “Gang Bust Operation 2.0”.
Officials said the accused were detained from different states following a multi-state crackdown aimed at dismantling organised criminal and terror-linked activities. During interrogation, investigators reportedly gathered details suggesting that reconnaissance missions had already been carried out at selected locations.
Sources claimed that one of the arrested individuals had visited a prominent temple in the national capital to survey the premises. Photographs and other details of the site were allegedly shared with handlers based in Pakistan using social media applications and encrypted communication channels.
Investigators are also examining possible plans involving a busy dhaba located on the Delhi-Sonipat highway, a route that witnesses heavy public movement throughout the day. In addition, a military camp in Haryana was allegedly identified as another potential target.
Security agencies are now analysing digital evidence, communication records and financial links connected to the suspects. Authorities believe the module may have been attempting to create panic by choosing crowded civilian locations alongside sensitive defence establishments.
Police officials have not yet released detailed public statements regarding the exact nature or timeline of the alleged plots, as the investigation remains ongoing. Meanwhile, security has reportedly been strengthened at sensitive sites in and around the national capital region following the disclosures.
