New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has intensified its efforts to identify and track the remaining members of an alleged Pakistan intelligence agency ISI-linked network operated by Jasveer Chaudhary. With Independence Day approaching, security agencies have stepped up surveillance and investigations amid concerns that the alleged module could pose a threat to public safety and national security. The Ministry of Home Affairs has directed the NIA to conduct a detailed investigation into the network.
According to officials familiar with the investigation, agencies have so far arrested more than 10 alleged associates linked to Chaudhary’s network through coordinated operations across Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Bihar, Punjab, Rajasthan, Haryana and several other states. Investigators are now focusing on identifying the remaining members and determining their specific roles in the alleged network.
Weapons and explosives allegedly supplied through drones
The investigation has reportedly uncovered the recovery of weapons and explosives from some of the arrested suspects. According to the allegations being examined, the material was sent across the international border through drones and reached locations in Punjab and Rajasthan.
Investigators are examining the source, movement and intended recipients of the recovered material. The agencies are also trying to establish whether the drone-based deliveries were part of a larger cross-border supply chain and whether the same network was responsible for multiple consignments.
More than 200 youths allegedly linked to the network
Officials are also investigating the alleged involvement of more than 200 youths from different parts of the country in the wider network. The investigation is examining allegations that members were being provided access to explosives, IED-related material, foreign-made pistols, grenades, ammunition and heroin.
State police forces are also pursuing leads related to the alleged network. Investigators are attempting to distinguish between individuals who may have been directly involved in criminal activities and those who may have been approached or influenced through online platforms.
Four states allegedly targeted for terror activities
According to officials, Chaudhary allegedly acted at the direction of ISI operatives and was involved in planning attacks in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Delhi and Maharashtra. Investigators are examining communications, financial transactions and contacts to determine whether any concrete attack plans were prepared and whether local associates had been assigned specific responsibilities.
The investigation is also looking into possible links between the alleged network and other criminal or extremist elements operating in different parts of the country.
Social media allegedly used for recruitment
Investigators suspect that Chaudhary used social media platforms, including Facebook, to approach and influence young people. He allegedly offered immediate financial assistance to individuals who responded to his outreach, creating an initial connection before attempting to involve them in the wider network.
The financial trail has emerged as an important component of the investigation. Agencies are examining bank transfers, digital payments and other financial transactions to identify people who may have provided funds or received money from the network.
Investigators believe that tracing the flow of money could help uncover members who have so far remained outside the radar of law enforcement agencies. The financial records may also help establish links between individuals operating in different states.
Independence Day preparations increase security concerns
With Independence Day events scheduled across the country, security agencies are maintaining heightened vigilance. Officials are reviewing possible threats and strengthening coordination among central and state security agencies.
The alleged activities of Chaudhary’s network are being examined alongside other security concerns, including the activities of Pakistan-based gangster Shahzad Bhatti and recent terror-related incidents in Jammu and Kashmir. Agencies are assessing whether there are any operational or financial links between these developments and the network under investigation.
The NIA’s investigation is now focused on identifying the remaining operatives, tracing the alleged cross-border supply chain and determining the full extent of the network. Authorities are also examining digital communications and financial records to establish the role of individual suspects. Any further arrests or legal action will depend on evidence gathered during the ongoing investigation.
About the author — Suvedita Nath is a science student with a growing interest in cybercrime and digital safety. She writes on online activity, cyber threats, and technology-driven risks. Her work focuses on clarity, accuracy, and public awareness.
