Intelligence warns of ISI plot targeting Manipur and Punjab
What happened
Intelligence agencies warned that Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence is planning a multi-state destabilization plot targeting Manipur, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh ahead of the 2027 assembly elections. The plot involves activities such as arms and narcotics smuggling in Punjab, and attempts to create widespread unrest in Manipur. ISI recruited youths to carry out hit jobs, surveillance, and counterfeiting of Indian currency.
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Why it matters
The plot specifically targets arms and narcotics smuggling in Punjab. The activities also include counterfeiting of Indian currency. Such activities could strain border security and supply chains across the targeted regions.
ISI strategy involves developing terror tactics in India, alongside recruitment efforts and Intelligence Bureau investigations in Delhi.
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Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Indian ArmySpeculative
The destabilization plot might necessitate increased military readiness and operational coordination, affecting deployment costs.
- Punjab PoliceSpeculative
The plot may require increased security deployment and operational response to counter arms and narcotics smuggling, raising costs.
- AssamSpeculative
Increased arms and narcotics smuggling could strain border security and supply chains in Assam.
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ISI strategy involves developing terror tactics in India, alongside recruitment efforts and IB investigations in Delhi.Also in this story
- ISI allegedly launched a low-cost psychological warfare campaign on September 19, 2026.
- ISI strategy involves developing terror tactics in India, alongside recruitment efforts and IB investigations in Delhi.
- ISI is targeting Delhi, seeking to exploit heightened security focus in India, with the aim of pushing terrorists through the Bangladesh border.
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Related events
- Ethnic unrest occurs in Manipur, leading to the targeting of a constitutional institution.
- The Government of Manipur is criticized for its failure to address the ongoing ethnic violence in the state.
- ISI backs Bhatti's network, which is running disinformation campaigns and focusing recruitment in Uttar Pradesh, while the IB monitors the syndicate.
- A security crisis in Manipur is ongoing, leading to calls for government intervention and accountability from concerned groups.
- ISI and the military are accused of funding the rebuilding of terrorist camps, while the Pakistan Army defends its confrontation with India. The UN also designated Talha Saeed as a terrorist.