Assam Strike: Three Apprehended in Counter-Intelligence Operation Targeting ISI Network
Assam's Special Task Force dismantled a localized sleeper cell following a high-precision intelligence operation. Authorities arrested three individuals allegedly linked to Pakistan's intelligence agency.
Security Forces Disrupt Intelligence Infrastructure
In a targeted response to actionable intelligence, the Assam Special Task Force (STF) conducted a coordinated security sweep on July 24. The mission resulted in the detention of three suspects accused of maintaining active ties to a sleeper cell network supported by Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).
Legal Framework and Ongoing Inquiry
The arrests correlate with the registration of STF Police Station Case No. 06/2026. This legal action follows a period of surveillance aimed at neutralizing foreign-backed operatives within the region. Investigative priorities currently focus on the following:
- Identifying the full scope of the communication chain between the local cell and external handlers.
- Tracing financial trails used to sustain covert operations.
- Mapping potential logistical hubs used by the apprehended individuals.
Officers confirmed that the timing of the raid was determined by specific data points regarding imminent activities. The three men are currently in custody as interrogations progress to uncover further components of the network architecture.
Source: NDTV — Top Stories
