In a major operation, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted simultaneous raids at 44 locations in Maharashtra and Karnataka, resulting in the arrest of 15 ISIS operatives. The raids, carried out in Padgha-Borivali, Thane, Mira Road, Pune (Maharashtra), and Bengaluru (Karnataka), took place early morning on Saturday.

The arrested individuals face charges related to promoting terrorism and engaging in terror activities on behalf of the proscribed organization. The NIA stated that the raids yielded substantial findings, including unaccounted cash, firearms, sharp-edged weapons, incriminating documents, smartphones, and other digital devices.