Uttar Pradesh has emerged as a significant target in a digital radicalisation network allegedly linked to Pakistan, primarily operated by gangster Shahzad Bhatti. Security agencies have identified a new hybrid threat model combining online radicalisation, espionage, and organized crime. Recent coordinated raids across Uttar Pradesh and other states led to the detention of around 300 suspects. Investigators believe Bhatti used social media platforms like Instagram and YouTube to attract vulnerable youths by showcasing a lifestyle of wealth and influence, which ultimately exposed them to extremist ideologies. The UP Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) recently arrested two young men, Hizbullah Ali Khan and Sameer Khan, who were reportedly in the early stages of indoctrination. Officials have noted the increasing vulnerability of Uttar Pradesh's youth due to widespread smartphone access and the rapid influence of social media. The police have indicated that this evolving strategy marks a shift towards decentralized digital networks capable of carrying out reconnaissance and low-intensity attacks, complicating detection efforts. Ongoing investigations aim to map the extensive ISI-backed ecosystem operating through these networks, with further raids anticipated.