Union Home Minister Amit Shah said security forces had dismantled the alleged Shahzad Bhatti terror network ahead of Independence Day and thwarted plans for subversive activities.
In a social media post, Shah said coordinated operations were conducted at multiple locations across 14 states and that more than 200 operatives were arrested, describing the action as an example of the government's zero-tolerance approach towards terrorism.
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Amit Shah said the Shahzad Bhatti network was dismantled ahead of Independence Day.
He said coordinated operations were conducted across 14 states.
More than 200 operatives were arrested, according to Shah.
Reported recoveries included IEDs, grenades, pistols, live cartridges and CCTV cameras.
Shah described the action as part of India's zero-tolerance approach towards terrorism.
Shah also said security agencies recovered a substantial quantity of suspected terror-related material during the operations, including IEDs, grenades bearing Pakistan Ordnance Factory markings, pistols, live ammunition and CCTV cameras allegedly used for surveillance.
