The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad has launched a massive search operation in Yavatmal and Ahilyanagar districts following intelligence inputs about alleged terror-linked activities. Officials said the raids began around midnight, with ATS teams, along with local police, conducting searches at more than 20 locations. Over a dozen suspects have been detained for questioning. 

 

In Yavatmal district, operations were carried out in Pusad and Umarkhed towns, where searches are underway at 14 locations, including homes and offices linked to the suspects. Authorities have seized objectionable documents, mobile phones, and electronic devices and have examined CCTV footage. Similar raids were conducted at seven locations in Ahilyanagar district, where police reportedly recovered incriminating material.

 

Officials said the action was based on specific intelligence inputs regarding the alleged radicalisation of youths. The detainees are currently being questioned, and no arrests have been made so far.