Cops bust module linked to LeT, foil plot to strike Delhi; 7 Bangladeshis with Aadhaar IDs among 8 arrested
Times of India
by RAJ SHEKHAR JHAFebruary 22, 2026
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Delhi Police’s Special Cell successfully disrupted a terror module linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), arresting eight suspects, including seven Bangladeshi nationals with Indian Aadhaar IDs, in a multi-state counter-terror operation. The operation prevented a major attack, as evidence found on the suspects’ devices suggested a temple in Chandni Chowk was among the targets. This incident occurred after provocative posters glorifying terrorism and pro-Pakistan slogans were discovered at metro stations, signaling a psychological warfare tactic by the terrorists.
The investigation began when CISF reported the posters, which included messages praising slain terrorist Burhan Wani and advocating for Kashmiri independence. The Special Cell traced the suspects through technical analysis of mobile data, leading to their apprehension in Kolkata and Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu. Among the seized items were 10 mobile phones with extremist content, credit/debit cards, POS machines, and hidden Bangladeshi passports.
The operation highlights India’s robust counter-terror measures and collaboration between police units across states. The arrests demonstrate how psychological tactics by terrorists can be detected and neutralized before they escalate into violence. This case underscores the ongoing global threat of terrorism
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Originally published on Times of India on 2/22/2026