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Kolkata Terror Module Busted: Self-Sustained Cell Planned Attacks Across India

Security agencies have busted a terror plot aimed at establishing a self-sustained module based in Kolkata. The operative, Umar Faruk, was directed by handler Shabir Ahmad Lone to recruit Bangladeshi nationals and procure weapons locally to avoid border detection. The module was also involved in pasting anti-national posters at Delhi metro stations, leading to arrests. Investigations reveal the handler has a long history of terrorist activities and links to Pakistan-based groups.

Key Points: Kolkata Terror Plot Busted, Module Aimed for Local Weapons

  • Terror module busted in Kolkata
  • Aimed for local weapon procurement
  • Handler linked to LeT and ISI
  • Suspects arrested for anti-national posters
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Terror Plot Uncovered: Kolkata Hideout Identified as base for 'self-sustained' module

Security agencies uncover terror plot with Kolkata hideout. Module directed to recruit locally and procure weapons for attacks across India, handler linked to LeT.

"A major untoward incident has been prevented. - Pramod Kumar Kushwaha"

New Delhi, February 22

Security agencies have busted a terror plot and uncovered details by an operative identified as Umar Faruk who was allegedly looking establish a terror base in Kolkata, following instructions from a handler named Shabir Ahmad Lone to allegedly recruit Bangladeshi nationals and procure weapons locally for attacks across India.

According to security agencies, in December 2025, Umar was instructed to conduct reconnaissance (recce) of key locations across India, record and send video footage of sensitive establishments. "For this, more Bangladeshi nationals were to be recruited for operational support. Umar was directed to rent a hideout in Kolkata to serve as a terror base and share accommodation details with the handler," the statement by officials read.

Shabir Ahmad Lone explicitly directed Umar to arrange weapons locally in India after which Umar began contacting local sources to procure arms. The plan was to create a self-sustained module capable of carrying out attacks without immediate cross-border movement of weapons. This method suggests an attempt to avoid detection at borders and rely on internal procurement networks.Officials said Shabir Ahmad Lone Native of Kangan, Srinagar, J-K Previously arrested by Delhi Police Special Cell in 2007 with a large cache of arms including AK-47 rifles and grenades Allegedly linked in the past to Hafiz Saeed and Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi trained at LeT camps in Muzaffarabad backed by Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).

Earlier on Sunday, the Delhi Police's Special Cell busted a terror module being handled by a Lashkar handler based in Bangladesh, preventing a major untoward incident. Additional CP, Special Cell, Pramod Kumar Kushwaha, revealed that the plot involved pasting anti-national posters at metro stations in Delhi, including Kashmiri Gate, echoing terrorist slogans. The CISF alerted the Metro unit of the Delhi Police, leading to the arrest of two suspects, Umar Farooq and Robil Ul Islam, in Kolkata.

In a press conference, Kushwaha said, "A team from the Special Cell busted a module that was being handled by a Lashkar handler based in Bangladesh. A major untoward incident has been prevented.

On February 7th, anti-national posters were pasted on pillars at the Kashmiri Gate Metro station and some nearby metro stations in Delhi. The CISF noticed this and brought it to the attention of the Metro unit of the Delhi Police. The Special Cell team went to Kolkata."

The suspects revealed that they were directed by Shabbir Ahmed Lone, a Kashmiri terrorist based in Bangladesh, who has a history of terrorist activities. Lone was arrested in 2007 with an AK-47 and grenades, and had escaped to Bangladesh after his release from jail in 2019.

- ANI

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Sarah B
This is terrifying. The fact that they were recruiting Bangladeshi nationals and planning to use Kolkata as a base is a serious security concern. We need better coordination between state police and central agencies. Kudos to Delhi Police Special Cell for the timely action.
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Aditya G
The handler Shabir Lone's history is chilling. Arrested in 2007, then escapes to Bangladesh after release? This points to a serious failure in our judicial and monitoring system. We need to ensure such hardened operatives are not let off so easily. Our nation's safety comes first.
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Priya S
While I'm grateful the plot was foiled, I have a question. The article mentions pasting posters at metro stations. This seems like a very crude method for such a serious module. Is there more to this story that isn't being shared? We need transparent reporting.
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Rohit P
The ISI link is no surprise. They never stop. Creating internal cells is their new strategy. We must strengthen our local intelligence in every city. Common citizens should also be more vigilant. Report anything suspicious. Stay safe, everyone.
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Kavya N
This news is disturbing but also a reminder of the silent work our security forces do. From Kolkata to Delhi, they are on the job. We should support them and not spread panic. Let's trust the process and not jump to conclusions about any community.

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