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JeM Spy Plot to Target West Bengal CM Uncovered by STF
✍️ Mangalore Today
🗓 02 Aug 2026, 01:48 PM
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The Special Task Force revealed that a suspected member of Jaish-e-Mohammed had planned to attack the West Bengal Chief Minister and infiltrate a protest in Delhi.
The Special Task Force (STF) has confirmed that a suspect linked to the militant group Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) had devised a plan to target the West Bengal Chief Minister. The alleged plot also involved an attempt to infiltrate a protest taking place in Delhi.
According to STF officials, the suspect had been monitoring the Chief Minister’s schedule and had identified a window of opportunity for an attack. In parallel, the suspect intended to blend into a large public gathering in Delhi to carry out an act of terror.
The authorities have taken the suspect into custody and are conducting a thorough investigation. No injuries or incidents have been reported as a result of the plot.
The incident underscores the ongoing threat posed by extremist networks and highlights the importance of intelligence cooperation across state and national agencies.
According to STF officials, the suspect had been monitoring the Chief Minister’s schedule and had identified a window of opportunity for an attack. In parallel, the suspect intended to blend into a large public gathering in Delhi to carry out an act of terror.
The authorities have taken the suspect into custody and are conducting a thorough investigation. No injuries or incidents have been reported as a result of the plot.
The incident underscores the ongoing threat posed by extremist networks and highlights the importance of intelligence cooperation across state and national agencies.