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Maharashtra ATS raids multiple cities targeting Pakistan linked gangster networks and youth recruitment
Politics
Published on 13 May 2026

Raids began at 8 AM, but the digital link is
The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) launched a large-scale operation at 8 AM with simultaneous raids across multiple cities. Officials say the crackdown targets alleged associates of Pakistan based gangster Shahzad Bhatti and the Dogar Gan network, with investigators pointing to cross border criminal influence and recruitment of urban and rural youth through digital platforms.
- Maharashtra ATS carried out simultaneous raids across multiple cities
- Targets include alleged links to Pakistan based gangster Shahzad Bhatti
- Case also references the Dogar Gan network
- Investigators cite digital platforms as a recruitment channel
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