Following the recent car blast in Delhi, intelligence inputs have revealed that terrorist organizations are attempting to establish a new base in Uttar Pradesh. This has triggered a massive, coordinated crackdown by security agencies across the state, with the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) leading a series of raids to dismantle the emerging network.In the aftermath of the Delhi explosion, a high alert has been sounded across Uttar Pradesh, with security significantly heightened at sensitive locations, including the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, religious sites, and major transport hubs. Acting on crucial leads, the UP ATS, in collaboration with Jammu and Kashmir Police, conducted extensive raids in multiple locations, including Lucknow and Saharanpur.During these operations, at least five individuals suspected of having links to a wider terror module have been detained for questioning.The investigation has uncovered a sophisticated, inter-state "white-collar" terror module associated with groups like Jaish-e-Mohammed, spanning Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh.The raids in UP are directly linked to the busting of this network, which shockingly involves educated professionals, including doctorsThe recent arrest of doctors from Faridabad and Saharanpur, and the seizure of a massive cache of 2,900 kg of explosives, has highlighted the gravity of the plot to carry out major attacks.Authorities are focusing on Western Uttar Pradesh, a region considered sensitive due to its demographic profile and proximity to the national capital. The intensified operations aim to neutralize sleeper cells and prevent terrorists from gaining a foothold in the state. Security agencies are determined to thwart any attempt to use Uttar Pradesh as a sanctuary or operational hub for carrying out subversive activities in the country.
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