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ATS raids Pune homes linked to Pakistani gangster
Telangana Today··2 Aug
The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad launched simultaneous raids across several locations in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad targeting individuals allegedly linked to Pakistani gangster Shahzad Bhatti. Some suspects were taken into custody for further questioning. Officials said Bhatti and his associates used Facebook, Instagram, Telegram and WhatsApp to contact young people as part of an alleged ISI-backed recruitment drive.
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What It Means For You
- Residents in areas under such raids may see heightened police presence and questioning in the coming days.
- Parents of young social media users should know recruitment attempts increasingly happen through direct messaging apps.
- Anyone contacted by unfamiliar accounts promising money or a cause online should report it to local police.
What's Happening
- The Maharashtra ATS conducted simultaneous raids in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad tied to alleged gangster Shahzad Bhatti.
- Some individuals were taken into custody for questioning as part of the operation.
- Officials say Bhatti used Facebook, Instagram, Telegram and WhatsApp to reach young people for recruitment.
A Recruitment Network That Keeps Moving
- Intelligence officials describe Bhatti as backed by Pakistan's ISI and focused on one state at a time.
- His recruitment drive reportedly operated in Uttar Pradesh before shifting to Maharashtra in recent months.
- This state-hopping pattern is designed to slow detection by security agencies tracking the network.
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