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A top Lashkar-e-Taiba operative, Umer Harris alias “Khargosh,” has reportedly fled India to Saudi Arabia using a forged passport. The operative, originally from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, married under an assumed identity in Jaipur, which aided his passport application. This revelation highlights significant loopholes in India's verification systems.

Delhi Police have identified Babbar Khalsa International operatives Manu Agwan and Maninder Billa as chief handlers of a newly uncovered espionage-terror module. The investigation revealed a shift in ISI's recruitment tactics, targeting educated youth alongside traditional laborers. This sophisticated network facilitated arms trafficking, narco-smuggling, and high-tech surveillance, funded through a mix of illegal proceeds and UPI transactions.

Jammu and Kashmir Police have busted a major Lashkar-e-Taiba module, arresting five individuals including a Pakistani terrorist wanted for 16 years. The operation, spanning multiple states, recovered significant weaponry and uncovered the terror group's funding network. Investigations are ongoing, with more arrests anticipated as the deep-rooted interstate network is dismantled.

India stands on the cusp of eradicating Naxalism, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah declaring the movement effectively dismantled. Decades of development and security operations have significantly shrunk the Red Corridor, pushing the insurgency into isolated pockets. While armed rebellion may be over, securing lasting peace through governance remains crucial.

Mumbai ATS apprehended an engineering student, Ayan Sheikh, for allegedly disseminating propaganda of banned terror groups like Jaish-e-Mohammed and ISIS online. Investigations revealed suspicious foreign communications and attempts to recruit others. Digital devices seized are undergoing forensic analysis as authorities map the wider network and potential funding channels.

While the Iran vs Israel-US confrontation continues to be viewed largely through the lens of conventional military escalation, it has also revealed the quieter but equally consequential dimension of modern conflict like intelligence penetration and institutional vulnerability. For India, this lesson sits at the heart of PRAHAAR - the country's first counter-terror doctrine.

Delhi Police's Q branch arrested six Bangladeshi nationals in Tirupur for supporting a Pakistan-based terror outfit on social media. The suspects, who were living with forged documents and working in garment units, were found with eight mobile phones and 16 SIM cards. Investigations are ongoing to determine their links to terror networks and potential sleeper cells.

The Modi govt recently released ‘Prahaar’ — India’s first comprehensive counter-terrorism strategy, outlining a seven-pillar strategy built on ‘zero tolerance’, intelligence-led prevention and a whole-of-society approach

Delhi Police busted a Pakistan-linked LeT terror module, arresting eight suspects across Delhi, West Bengal, and Tamil Nadu. The group, directed by a Bangladesh-based handler, allegedly pasted anti-national posters and planned terror activities. This operation thwarted a major untoward incident, with intelligence suggesting potential IED attacks.

National Security Adviser Narayanan said India is concerned over external inspiration behind the terror network, but is also looking at the mastermind within the country.

The Indian Air Force demonstrated its growing military strength at Vayu Shakti-2026. The exercise highlighted advanced air defence systems like the S-400 and indigenous Akash missiles. Various fighter jets, helicopters, and transport aircraft showcased coordinated combat operations. This event signals India's enhanced preparedness and deterrence capabilities.

After achieving maximum number of police gallantry medals, Telangana police have added another feather to their cap by bagging Shourya Chakra on Independence Day.