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.