India Continues Counter‑Terrorism Push After Busting Shahzad Bhatti Network
· India · Hindustan Times, Zee News
India announced it will maintain its counter‑terrorism effort following the dismantling of the ISI‑backed Shahzad Bhatti network and the arrest of more than 250 operatives ahead of Independence Day. Union Home Minister Amit Shah said coordinated operations across 14 states seized IEDs, grenades, pistols, ammunition and CCTV cameras used for espionage. Pakistan’s foreign ministry rejected the allegations, calling them propaganda aimed at diverting attention from domestic security issues. At a media briefing, spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal affirmed India’s commitment to fight all forms of terror, including cross‑border threats, and condemned the crackdown in Pakistan‑occupied Kashmir where civilians were killed and essential supplies restricted. The statement comes amid heightened tensions over Pakistan’s denial of links to the network and India’s broader security strategy.
Why it matters
The operations target a network that poses a direct threat to Indian borders and civilian safety, impacting national security policies and the situation in Kashmir, where civilians face violence and supply restrictions.
Read the original report — Hindustan Times
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