Mumbai, July 10 -- The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on Friday conducted search operations at multiple locations across the state in connection with the alleged social media links of several individuals with Pakistan-based alleged ISI handler Shahzad Bhatti, officials said.

According to the ATS, searches are underway in Mumbai, Thane, Kurla, Bandra, Jogeshwari, Navi Mumbai, Mira Road, Bhayandar, Sangli, Satara and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, among other locations.

The action is being carried out against individuals who allegedly remained in contact with Bhatti through social media, the ATS said.

Further details about the operation are awaited.

The searches come after the Delhi Police Special Cell on Wednesday busted two allege...