Pakistan-based social media accounts have circulated claims alleging that Bangladesh arrested two TTP terrorists in Dhaka who were reportedly in contact with the Indian embassy.
An account named Tactical Tribune shared the claim that Bangladesh had apprehended two TTP operatives linked to the Indian embassy.
Another account, Intel Consortium, alleged that “Indian RAW is orchestrating a terror plot in Bangladesh after the fall of its puppet regime,” claiming that two India-sponsored, TTP-linked individuals were arrested in the country.
Several other accounts have also posted similar claims, which can be viewed [here] and [here].
Fact Check
Our investigation found this claim to be misleading.
According to a report by The Daily Star, a man named Shamin was arrested yesterday in Narayanganj, Bangladesh. He had alleged links with Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), a banned Pakistan-based militant group. Previously, on July 2, the ATU also arrested Md Foysal (33) from his shop, Bhai Brothers Telecom, near the Savar Upazila Health Complex, following intelligence reports linking him to the TTP.
Also, we cross-checked the website of SATP (South Asia Terrorism Portal) since its screenshot has also been shared alongside the claim. The news on SATP mentioned that ATU arrested a man identified as Foysal in Dhaka District on July 2. He was arrested for his suspected involvement with Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), reports thedailystar.net. He was produced before a Dhaka court on July 3 under section 54 of the CrPC, and then sent to jail. On July 5, Inspector Abdul Mannan of the ATU’s intelligence branch filed a case under the Anti-Terrorism Act against Foysal and five others with the Savar Model Police Station. The other accused were identified as Al Imran alias Engineer Imran Haider, Rezaul Karim Abrar, Asif Adnan, Zakaria Masud, and Sanaf Hasan.
At no point do any of these reports mention any connection to India or the Indian embassy.
Conclusion
Thus, from the fact check, it is evident that the viral claim is False. The TTP arrested individual has no Indian connection nor any link to the Indian embassy.
