India, Feb. 22 -- Eight people suspected of hatching a major terror conspiracy in India with alleged backing from Pakistan's intelligence agency and Bangladesh-based extremist groups have been arrested in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, NDTV reported.

Six of the accused, identified as Mizanur Rahman, Mohammed Shabat, Umar, Mohammed Litan, Mohammed Shahid, and Mohammed Ujjal, were picked up from garment manufacturing units in Tiruppur, a major textile hub.

Two others were arrested from West Bengal. Officials said a Bangladeshi national is among those detained.

Investigators allege the suspects were operating with forged Aadhaar cards for identification. Police recovered eight mobile phones and 16 SIM cards during searches.

The arrests were...