I-Day terror plot foiled: ISI-backed ring busted, 253 operatives held across 14 states

Security agencies busted the ISI-backed Shahzad Bhatti Network (SBN) active in the country.NEW DELHI: During a major crackdown on terror ahead of Independence Day, security agencies busted the ISI-backed Shahzad Bhatti Network (SBN) active in the country, arresting 253 operatives in over 80 FIRs registered across 14 states, and pre-empting the network's plans to carry out subversive attacks around Aug 15."Indian security forces ripped apart the network by launching coordinated operations across different locations in 14 states, upholding (a) brilliant example of India's zero-tolerance towards terrorism," home minister Amit Shah posted on X Monday.Shah said substantial recoveries were made from operatives of the ISI-funded group, including IEDs, grenades bearing Pakistan Ordnance Factory ma