Assam’s Special Task Force (STF) made another arrest this week, capturing a person connected to the Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT), a terrorist group from Bangladesh. This arrest is part of “Operation Praghat,” a police effort to fight against extremist groups and international terrorist networks. The ABT is known to have ties with Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS), making it a serious concern for security forces. This recent arrest brings the total number of ABT members captured by the STF to 14, with arrests made in Assam, West Bengal, and Kerala.
The ongoing operation shows how serious the threat of the ABT is and how they are trying to build a network in India. An Assam Police spokesperson explained that “Operation Praghat” is focused on both local extremists and those connected to international terrorist organizations. This highlights the difficult nature of these threats. It requires police forces from different states to work together in a coordinated effort to address the issue. This teamwork is essential to maintain national security when dealing with terrorist groups that operate across borders.
This latest arrest underscores the fact that the ABT is still active in the region. Police will continue their investigation to uncover more connections and disrupt the group’s operations. This action is part of a bigger security campaign to take down these networks and prevent future terrorist attacks from transnational groups. “Operation Praghat” plays a crucial role in stopping acts of terror and keeping the region stable. The police are committed to dismantling these networks and preventing future violence.