Delhi Police Uncover ISI-Backed Terror Module Utilizing MBA Graduates and Tech Professionals
ISI-backed BKI module exposed, MBA graduates and tech-savvy recruits used for terror ops
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Delhi Police have exposed a terror module linked to Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), led by operatives Manu Agwan and Maninder Billa. The investigation reveals a shift in recruitment tactics by Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), now targeting educated professionals, including MBA graduates, for operations involving arms trafficking and narco-terrorism.
- 01Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) operatives identified as key handlers in a terror module.
- 02Recruitment strategy has shifted to include educated professionals, notably MBA graduates.
- 03The module orchestrates attacks in Punjab and plans operations in Delhi.
- 04Digital forensics played a crucial role in tracing the network's activities.
- 05The network is involved in arms trafficking and narco-terrorism, utilizing a diverse support structure.
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An investigation by Delhi Police has revealed a terror module linked to Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), with operatives Manu Agwan and Maninder Billa identified as chief handlers. Agwan, who has been operating from various European countries, took charge of BKI operations following the arrest of another operative in the United States. This module marks a significant shift in recruitment tactics by Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), now focusing on educated individuals such as MBA graduates and tech-savvy professionals. Atul Rathee, an MBA graduate from New Zealand, emerged as a central figure, leading operations alongside another MBA graduate, Rohit. The network also included individuals with diverse backgrounds, such as digital operators and workers involved in surveillance activities. The module is implicated in arms trafficking and narco-terrorism, with operatives using encrypted communications and fraudulent identities to maintain operations. Authorities have successfully traced the network's activities through digital forensics, highlighting the growing concern over the recruitment of educated youth for terror operations.
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The exposure of this terror module raises concerns about the recruitment of educated youth in India for extremist activities, potentially affecting community safety and security.
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