Delhi Police and Jharkhand ATS Arrest Two Suspected ISIS Operatives

Fast Summary

• In a joint operation, Delhi Police’s special Cell, Jharkhand Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), and Ranchi Police arrested two suspected ISIS operatives in India.
• the primary suspect is Ashar Danish, a resident of Bokaro, who was arrested in Ranchi.
• Another suspect, Aftab, was apprehended in Delhi during simultaneous operations carried out by the teams.
• Both individuals are allegedly part of an ISIS-inspired network and were reportedly involved in activities to further the terror group’s agenda within India.
• Danish had been under surveillance by security agencies for several months before his arrest.

Indian Opinion Analysis

The arrests of suspected ISIS operatives highlight ongoing concerns about extremist networks attempting to gain traction within India. The collaborative work between multiple agencies-Delhi Police Special Cell, Jharkhand ATS, and ranchi police-demonstrates the importance of interdepartmental coordination in addressing national security threats. Ensuring continued vigilance and timely actions against such groups will be critical to maintaining internal stability and countering radicalization efforts.

For now,while notable progress has been made with these arrests,sustained monitoring is essential to prevent any disruption that such extremist elements may aim to create.

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