Bengaluru, Aug. 13 -- The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), acting on intelligence inputs, detained two Uttar Pradesh natives from the outskirts of Malagatti and Uplav villages in Kalaburagi city in Karnataka over their alleged links with Pakistan-based operatives and the Islamic State (ISIS).

The suspects have been identified as Mohammed Sameer and Salman, who were reportedly employed at Fair Exports, a meat-exporting company in the region. According to police sources, the duo allegedly maintained contact with individuals in Pakistan and suspected members of ISIS through social media platforms and WhatsApp calls.

The operation was carried out based on information shared by central intelligence agencies. Officials from the Uttar...