Maharashtra ATS questions 112 persons over 'links' with Pak-based gangster Shahzad Bhatti
Officials said 112 people were questioned as investigators examined alleged social media links to Pakistan-based gangster Shahzad Bhatti and a possible cross-border network.
- On Friday, the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad launched a statewide operation, questioning 112 persons allegedly linked to Pakistan-based gangster Shahzad Bhatti across searches at more than 150 locations.
- The Maharashtra ATS action follows Wednesday's operation by the Delhi Police Special Cell, which dismantled two alleged terror modules linked to Bhatti, described by investigators as a handler associated with Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence .
- Teams from all 14 ATS units simultaneously executed searches in the morning, examining chat records where Bhatti allegedly instructed an accused, Danish—also known as Chand Miyan—regarding storage of petrol bombs.
- Authorities are questioning suspects to determine whether they were part of a larger cross-border network, while reviewing evidence from mobile phones including videos of potential targets sent to Bhatti via banned messaging applications.
- Officials continue to scrutinize interactions between suspects and Bhatti to verify whether these connections pose immediate threats or involve wider activities, as the investigation remains underway to establish the full extent of alleged links.
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aninews.inMaharashtra ATS identifies 112 people in probe over alleged links to Pakistan-based alleged ISI handler Shahzad Bhatti
The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on Friday said it has identified 112 people across the state as part of an inquiry into individuals who allegedly came in contact with Pakistan-based alleged ISI handler Shahzad Bhatti through social media and are being questioned over suspected anti-national activities.
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Times of IndiaMaharashtra ATS questions 112 persons over 'links' with Pak-based gangster Shahzad Bhatti
Maharashtra ATS launched a statewide operation questioning 112 individuals. These persons are allegedly linked to Pakistan-based gangster Shahzad Bhatti. Bhatti is suspected of using social media to influence youths towards anti-national activities. Teams from all 14 ATS units simultaneously carried out this morning's operation. The ATS is verifying alleged links and gathering further evidence in this ongoing probe.
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