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Crime
West Bengal Resident Arrested in Kalaburagi on Alleged LeT Ties
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 18 Oct 2026, 04:32 PM
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A West Bengal resident was detained in Kalaburagi, Karnataka, on suspicion of links with the banned militant group Lashkar‑e‑Taiba, authorities said.
A resident of West Bengal was taken into custody by Karnataka police in the city of Kalaburagi on Tuesday.
Authorities say the suspect is being investigated for alleged links with the banned militant organization Lashkar‑e‑Taiba (LeT).
The arrest was made after intelligence reports indicated possible involvement in extremist activities, according to the Karnataka Police.
The suspect is currently held at the Kalaburagi police station pending further inquiry. No charges have been formally filed yet.
The case has drawn attention to the ongoing efforts to curb extremist networks across state borders.
Authorities say the suspect is being investigated for alleged links with the banned militant organization Lashkar‑e‑Taiba (LeT).
The arrest was made after intelligence reports indicated possible involvement in extremist activities, according to the Karnataka Police.
The suspect is currently held at the Kalaburagi police station pending further inquiry. No charges have been formally filed yet.
The case has drawn attention to the ongoing efforts to curb extremist networks across state borders.