The Economic Times

Why are terror operatives opting for cosmetic procedures: Personal reasons or biometric escape plan?

A Lashkar-e-Taiba operative reportedly paused his infiltration mission in Srinagar for a hair transplant, while another, arrested in Delhi, had a dental procedure before capture. Officials are investigating if such cosmetic treatments are used to evade advanced facial recognition surveillance systems, citing historical examples of operatives altering appearances to cross borders.