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Chargesheet filed

State vs Shahzad Bhatti network operatives — ISI-backed Independence Day attack plot

Over 200 operatives linked to the ISI-backed Shahzad Bhatti network were arrested ahead of Independence Day 2026. The NIA chargesheeted Bhatti as an absconder along with other accused. In the Sirsa case, the NIA named nine people in its chargesheet in May 2026, including Bhatti and Pakistan-based handler Sohail Ahmad alias Sohail Baloch.

Type
Court matter
State
Punjab
Court / station
NIA; Jalandhar (Punjab), Sirsa (Haryana)
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TerrorismISIPakistanIndependence Day plotPakistan contactISI-backed networkCriminal conspiracyAttack plotting

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Chargesheet

NIA chargesheeted Shahzad Bhatti as an absconder along with one other accused in April 2026. Nine people including Bhatti and Pakistan-based handler Sohail Ahmad alias Sohail Baloch named in a separate Sirsa chargesheet in May 2026.

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  1. News17 Aug 2026

    Shahzad Bhatti Network arrests: 200-plus held, Independence Day attack plans foiled - India Today

    The National Investigation Agency ... Roger Sandhu in Jalandhar, Punjab. In April 2026, the NIA chargesheeted Bhatti as an absconder, along with one other accused in the case....

    Explanation in simple terms: Indian authorities arrested over 200 people connected to Shahzad Bhatti's network, who allegedly planned violent attacks during India's Independence Day celebrations. The group was reportedly backed by Pakistan's ISI (intelligence agency). Police stopped the attack before it could happen. This was a major security operation that prevented potential harm to citizens during a national holiday.

    indiatoday.in
  2. News17 Aug 2026

    Over 200 ISI-backed Shahzad Bhatti network operatives arrested ahead of Independence Day: Amit Shah

    Investigators have also linked ... both in Haryana. In the Sirsa case, the NIA named nine people in its chargesheet in May, including Bhatti and Pakistan-based handler Sohail Ahmad alias Sohail Baloch....

    Explanation in simple terms: Indian authorities arrested over 200 people allegedly connected to a network led by someone named Shahzad Bhatti. These individuals are suspected of planning attacks around Independence Day, with backing from Pakistan's intelligence agency (ISI). The arrests were announced by India's Home Minister Amit Shah. The goal was to prevent violence and protect public safety during the national holiday.

    newindianexpress.com

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