West Bengal's Special Task Force has expanded its investigation into an alleged Jaish-e-Mohammed-linked case with the arrest of Arpita Sarkar from Jharkhand. The development adds a new dimension to the Bengal Jaish probe, with investigators now examining a suspected honey-trap network.
According to the case details available so far, officials believe the network may have helped Jaish operative Mohammad Hamim Mondal. The probe is focused on whether the alleged operation was used to approach political figures and obtain sensitive information.
The arrest suggests investigators are looking beyond a single suspect and into possible support channels that may have assisted the operative. The honey-trap angle has drawn particular attention because of the reported effort to target political leaders rather than limit activity to routine local contacts.
Authorities have not publicly disclosed the full scope of the alleged network, and the investigation appears to be continuing. For now, the arrest from Jharkhand marks an important step in the West Bengal STF's effort to map connections in the case and determine how sensitive information may have been sought.
