ATS and Pune Police carried out overnight raids in Kondhwa over possible terrorist activity.
Suspects questioned; laptops and SIM cards seized for investigation.
Kondhwa previously linked to ISIS-related arrests and illegal networks.
Pune, 9th October 2025: Pune was on high alert as a joint operation by the state Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and Pune Police ran overnight in the Kondhwa area, following intelligence about potential terrorist activity. The operation began around midnight and continued until early morning, creating concern in the city and beyond.
During the raids, authorities searched multiple locations in Kondhwa, questioning several suspects. Some individuals were taken into custody, and electronic devices, including laptops and SIM cards, were seized for investigation. Officials are examining whether these devices were linked to terrorist communications.
According to sources, the operation may be connected to attempts to disrupt peace in Pune through networks like "I Love Mohammed," though investigations are ongoing.
Kondhwa has previously been a focus of anti-terror vigilance. In 2023, Pune Police arrested three ISIS-linked suspects from the area. During that case, authorities recovered bomb-making materials, drone equipment, and other suspicious items, with allegations that tests were conducted in the Western Ghats forests.
In 2024, ATS uncovered an illegal telephone exchange in Kondhwa, seizing 3,788 SIM cards suspected of being used for terrorist communications. The dense settlements and labour colonies in the area have historically provided cover for such networks, including infiltrators from Bangladesh and other regions.
Authorities emphasized that the overnight operation was conducted with strict secrecy to prevent panic and ensure public safety. Investigations are ongoing to determine the extent of the network and potential threats in Pune.
