Indian Politics

Bengal Police Arrest Jharkhand Woman Over Alleged Honey-Trap Terror Plot

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THE BRIEF
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West Bengal police arrested a woman in Jharkhand on August 1, 2026, following investigations into a suspected terror plot to honey-trap political leaders.

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The arrest follows the detention of a Jaish-e-Mohammed operative, Hamim Mondal, who was apprehended by the Special Task Force in Burdwan after allegedly tracking Suvendu Adhikari.

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Authorities are investigating the woman's role in gathering intelligence on high-profile political figures, marking a significant security operation in the region.