Jaish Operative Arrested: Terror Plot to Target Bengal CM Uncovered

The West Bengal Special Task Force (STF) has apprehended a suspected operative of the Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM). The arrest has revealed a sophisticated plot to target West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. Intelligence reports suggest the operative was monitoring the Chief Minister's movements and was part of a larger network aiming to destabilize the state administration. Alongside the primary suspect, the police also arrested a woman from Jharkhand who was allegedly involved in a 'honey-trap' scheme designed to compromise and gather intelligence from high-profile politicians.

Investigations show that the terror suspects intended to infiltrate and sabotage the Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP) protests currently held at Jantar Mantar in Delhi. The STF discovered that the operatives planned to cause chaos during the demonstrations to incite violence and discredit the movement. This dual-purpose mission—targeting a high-ranking political leader and disrupting a major civil protest—indicates a coordinated effort by JeM to create civil unrest across both regional and national capitals. The suspects were reportedly in contact with handlers across the border to finalize the execution of these attacks.

The revelations have prompted an immediate review of security protocols for Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and other senior leaders in West Bengal. This development is significant for India as it highlights the persistent threat of cross-border terrorism targeting domestic political figures and civil society gatherings. The STF is now conducting wider raids to identify local modules that may have provided logistical support to the arrested operative. National security agencies are coordinating with the West Bengal police to determine if similar plots are active in other states ahead of the upcoming political season.