West Bengal’s STF has arrested an alleged Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) operative, who investigators say planned to target Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and disrupt a protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi. According to the reports, the accused—identified as Hamim Mondal—was allegedly preparing to infiltrate the protest area in a police uniform to carry out sabotage activities. Investigators also say the individual was in contact with Pakistan-based handlers through encrypted messaging applications as part of the planned operation. Mint reports that the breakthrough came through his girlfriend’s social media trail, which helped the STF track and locate him. Both outlets describe the arrest as an initial step in uncovering the broader terror network and the operational links behind the alleged plot. Authorities indicate that the investigation is ongoing, including efforts to determine the extent of involvement by other suspects, the precise plans for the targeted disruption, and whether additional material support or co-ordination exists beyond the communications already identified.