LUCKNOW, June 18 -- Two persons allegedly linked to a terror network operated by Pakistan-based gangsters under the direction of Pakistan's intelligence agency, ISI, have been arrested by the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS), taking the total number of arrests in the case to 17. Investigators allege the network used social media platforms to recruit and radicalise Indian youth, create sleeper cells and gather information on sensitive installations, officials said on Thursday.

The arrested accused have been identified as Mohammad Umar and Faizan, both residents of Akbarpur village under Kotwali Dehat police station limits in Bulandshahr district. With their arrest, the total number of accused held in the case has risen to 17. Earl...