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, with searches underway at over 150 locations across the state.
- The Maharashtra ATS action follows Wednesday's operation by the Delhi Police Special Cell, which dismantled 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, while investigators examined chat records allegedly showing Bhatti instructing an accused, Danish—also known as Chand Miyan—regarding storage of a petrol bomb consignment.
- Investigators are examining whether the suspects were part of a larger cross-border network, while the agency reviews evidence from mobile phones including videos of potential targets sent to Bhatti via a banned messaging application.
- Officials continue to scrutinize interactions between suspects and Bhatti to verify whether these connections pose immediate threats or involve wider anti-national activities, as the investigation remains underway to establish the full scope 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.
Maharashtra ATS questions 112 persons over ‘links’ with Pak-based gangster Shahzad Bhatti
Mumbai, Jul 10 (PTI) The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on Friday launched a statewide operation during which it questioned 112 persons allegedly linked to Pakistan-based gangster Shahzad Bhatti, officials said. Bhatti is suspected of using social media platforms to allegedly influence youths towards anti-national activities, an ATS official said. He said that teams from all […]
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