Major terror module linked to Dawood and ISI busted in Delhi; 9 arrested
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Why in news
Delhi Police's Special Cell busted a terror module linked to Dawood Ibrahim and Pakistan's ISI, arresting nine individuals for plotting attacks on critical installations and religious places.
Background
The Delhi Police Special Cell arrested nine individuals, including those of Nepali origin, following a raid that uncovered arms, hand grenades, and explosives. The module is allegedly linked to the D-Company network and Pakistan's ISI.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyDelhi Police Special Cell: The specialized unit responsible for investigating terror-related crimes in the national capital.
- FactThe busted module was linked to the D-Company network and Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).
- FactMohammad Salim Dola, a high-ranking associate of Dawood Ibrahim, was apprehended from Turkey.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges in dismantling transnational terror networks and the role of intelligence-sharing in neutralizing modules linked to state-sponsored actors.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Intelligence gap: Difficulty in tracking cross-border funding and communication channels of the D-Company network
- State-sponsored nexus: The role of ISI in providing logistical support and radicalization to modules in India
- Security infrastructure: Vulnerability of critical installations and religious sites to coordinated urban terror attacks
Keywords: transnational terrorism · state-sponsored insurgency · intelligence-led policing · D-Company · counter-terrorism
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