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Premises in Delhi, Bihar, Jharkhand and Karnataka were searched under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), the officials said.

Bhatti, 45, a resident of Lahore, currently in Dubai, is an absconding suspect in many Indian investigations.

MHA described the Shahzad Bhatti Network as an organisation seeking to recruit “gullible youth and local criminals” for the smuggling of arms, explosives and narcotics from across the border.

The arrest followed the apprehension of three other alleged operatives from Dhubri, Chirang and Barpeta districts on 25 July.

Security agencies recovered improvised explosive devices (IEDs), grenades bearing Pakistan Ordnance Factory markings, pistols and live ammunition during the operation.

Bhatti is suspected of using social media platforms to allegedly influence youths towards anti-national activities, the official said.