Delhi Police Captures Notorious Terrorist After Seven Years on the Run

In a significant breakthrough, Delhi Police has apprehended Shabbir Lone, a terrorist who had been evading capture for nearly seven years. Linked to the banned organization Lashkar-e-Taiba, Lone was considered a key figure in various suspicious activities. His arrest followed a well-coordinated operation based on intelligence inputs, marking a major victory for security forces. Authorities are currently interrogating him to uncover details about his network and any potential involvement in recent terrorist plots. This development is expected to have far-reaching implications for the terrorist network in the region.

By Narendra Chaudhary Mar 30, 2026, 15:32 IST

Major Arrest by Delhi Police

New Delhi: Delhi Police has achieved a significant breakthrough by apprehending terrorist Shabbir Lone, who had been evading capture for nearly seven years. According to security agencies, he had been hiding in various parts of the country.

Sources indicate that Shabbir Lone is affiliated with the banned terrorist organization Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and was regarded as the group's 'poster boy.' He has been involved in numerous suspicious activities and has long been on the watchlist of security agencies.

It has been reported that the Special Cell of Delhi Police received confidential information, which led to a targeted operation resulting in his arrest in Delhi. The police exercised caution during the operation, successfully detaining him without any major disturbances.

Officials state that Shabbir Lone had been living under a false identity for several years, frequently changing locations to evade capture. However, through technical surveillance and intelligence inputs, authorities were finally able to track him down.

Currently, the police are interrogating the suspect to uncover details about his network and whether he played a role in any recent terrorist plots.

Security agencies believe that this arrest has dealt a significant blow to the terrorist network, and further revelations are expected in the coming days.