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Karnataka Crackdown: Seven Arrested Including Three Pakistani Nationals for Alleged Terror and Arms Trafficking Activities

Karnataka police arrested seven individuals, including three Pakistan nationals, for allegedly having terror links and communicating with terrorist groups via social media.

Karnataka Crackdown: Seven Arrested Including Three Pakistani Nationals for Alleged Terror and Arms Trafficking Activities
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In Brief

  1. Seven individuals booked in Karnataka terror probe, including three Pakistani nationals.
  2. A 24-year-old youth arrested in Bidar for maintaining contact with the cross-border network.
  3. Suspects used WhatsApp and Instagram to communicate with banned terrorist organizations.
  4. Investigations focus on unearthing an illegal arms trafficking network.

Karnataka police have booked seven individuals, including three Pakistani nationals, for their alleged involvement in terror activities and cross-border arms networks. A 24-year-old resident of Bidar, Karnataka, was arrested in connection with the case following intelligence inputs regarding online links to banned terrorist organizations.

Authorities revealed that the accused used social media platforms like WhatsApp and Instagram to maintain contact with members of terror syndicates and illegal arms traffickers. Their communications centered around procuring and smuggling illegal weapons, raising serious security concerns.

Preliminary investigations suggest the network facilitated the movement of illegal firearms to support terror operations. Officials have launched a detailed inquiry to trace additional associates, uncover the sources of arms, and coordinate with central agencies to dismantle the network.

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