Did Punjab Police Uncover an ISI-Backed BKI Terror Module?

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Key Takeaways
- The Punjab Police have disrupted a significant ISI-backed terror operation.
- Three individuals, including a juvenile, were arrested.
- Weapons recovered included grenades and a Glock pistol.
- The group aimed to conduct attacks on police and carry out targeted killings.
- Further arrests are expected as the investigation continues.
Chandigarh, June 27 (NationPress) The Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav announced on Friday that the Punjab Police have successfully dismantled a terror module linked to Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence, specifically the Babbar Khalsa International (BKI). This operation was led by the UK-based Nishan Singh under the orders of terrorist Harwinder Singh Rinda. The police arrested three individuals, including a juvenile.
The apprehended suspects include Sehajpal Singh and Vikramjit Singh, both hailing from Ramdas in Amritsar, alongside a 17-year-old juvenile.
This operation, guided by intelligence, was executed by the State Special Operation Cell located in Mohali.
DGP Yadav stated that the police seized two hand grenades and a sophisticated 9 mm Glock pistol along with three cartridges from the suspects, indicating a serious threat to public safety.
The group was plotting to execute attacks on police facilities and commit targeted murders in the Amritsar region, effectively thwarting a significant terror scheme that could have endangered numerous innocent lives.
Furthermore, DGP Yadav indicated that additional arrests and recoveries are anticipated in the forthcoming days.
Assistant Inspector General (SSOC) Ravjot Grewal revealed that during the investigation, Sehajpal Singh disclosed his operations were directed by another associate, Lovepreet Singh, also known as Love, currently incarcerated in Ferozepur Jail.
Following this revelation, police teams have brought Lovepreet in on a production warrant. During the interrogation, it was uncovered that Lovepreet had directed Sehajpal Singh, who then involved Vikramjit Singh in the retrieval and transportation of the seized weapons and explosives.
Lovepreet, a known criminal with numerous charges under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, the Explosive Substances Act, and attempted murder, played a crucial role in organizing and directing operatives on the ground.
AIG Grewal noted that the seized hand grenades were intended for a targeted explosion, with specifics on timing and location to be communicated later by handlers based abroad. The recovery of the Glock pistol was aimed at facilitating the targeted elimination of rival gang members.