NEW DELHI: Indian intelligence and law enforcement agencies have exposed a Pakistan-based gangster-turned-terrorist, Shahzad Bhatti, as the mastermind behind a newly formed outfit called Tehreek-e-Taliban Hindustan (TTH). The revelation follows two recent operations by the Delhi Police Special Cell and other agencies, which have uncovered a sinister plot involving targeted killings of police personnel, propaganda through graffiti, and financial support from across the border.
According to sources, Bhatti, who is operating from Pakistan, has been directing subversive activities in India with the strategic backing of Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). His Pakistan-based associates, Abid Jatt and Ajmal Gujjar, are actively involved in coordinating these operations. The agencies have established that Bhatti is using TTH as a front to carry out terror propaganda and target law enforcement officers in India.
The first operation led to the arrest of a man named Sohail from Delhi. Sohail, who has a prior criminal record, was assigned by Bhatti to paint “TTH” graffiti on prominent walls and locations in Delhi and Faridabad. A unique signature was added: the letter “S” beneath the TTH acronym, which Bhatti used as his personal mark. Financial transactions were traced, confirming that Bhatti had paid Sohail for this “test task,” indicating a structured funding mechanism from Pakistan.
In a more alarming development, the Delhi Police Special Cell arrested three youths who were in direct contact with Bhatti, Jatt, and Gujjar. These individuals were instructed by Bhatti to record videos displaying firearms and to film themselves shooting a policeman, with the promise of substantial financial rewards. Following these orders, the trio tracked a Uttar Pradesh Police personnel and filmed the pursuit. They attempted to open fire at the officer, but their country-made pistol jammed and failed to discharge. When the policeman turned around, the suspects fled and were later arrested by the Special Cell.
A senior officer stated, “These two interconnected cases have helped establish that the TTH is a front driven by Bhatti with the strategic backing of the ISI, aiming to spread terror propaganda and execute targeted attacks against law enforcement officers in India.” The officer emphasized that Bhatti, in collaboration with ISI and his associates, has been orchestrating subversive activities and target killings on Indian soil.
Efforts are now underway to track other members of Bhatti’s network. The agencies are analyzing the financial trails, communication links, and operational modules to dismantle the entire setup. The arrests have raised serious concerns about the growing influence of cross-border terror networks and their attempts to destabilize internal security in India.
The case highlights the evolving nature of terror financing and propaganda, where criminal elements are being used as proxies to carry out attacks. It also underscores the role of external intelligence agencies in fueling such activities within India. The Delhi Police and central agencies are working in close coordination to prevent further incidents and bring all conspirators to justice.
