Delhi Police arrests LeT operative Shabir Ahmed Lone from J&K
New Delhi – Delhi Police scored a key breakthrough in a terror probe. The Special Cell arrested Shabir Ahmed Lone, an alleged operative of Lashkar-e-Taiba. Officers linked him to the recently exposed Metro Poster case. They identified him as a handler who guided local operatives.
The team tracked his movement for days. It gathered inputs from multiple sources. Then it moved quickly and detained him. Officials said the arrest followed a coordinated effort. They also confirmed that Lone maintained contact with active members of the module.
Security tightened across sensitive locations after the arrest. Police teams increased checks near metro stations and crowded areas. On the ground, officers questioned suspects and verified identities. Local intelligence units also stepped up monitoring. Residents in key areas reported visible police presence and random inspections
Investigators believe Lone played a strategic role. He allegedly helped plan propaganda activities linked to the Metro Poster case. He also coordinated communication between handlers and operatives. Officials now examine digital evidence and call records to map the full network.
Delhi Police had earlier cracked a module that spread provocative posters in metro premises. Authorities saw the act as part of a larger attempt to disturb public order. Since then, agencies have tracked links to cross-border groups. Lashkar-e-Taiba has remained under scrutiny for similar activities in the past.
Investigators will question Lone in detail. They aim to identify more associates and possible sleeper cells. Officials also plan further raids based on fresh leads. Meanwhile, security agencies continue to stay on alert and monitor any emerging threat
