Punjab Police bust terror module, seize 5 hand grenades, detonators and arrest 2 plotting major attack
The module, allegedly backed by ISI-sponsored Babbar Khalsa International, was planning a significant attack
Gurdaspur (The Uttam Hindu): Police and security agencies have timely foiled a major terrorist attack in Punjab. Amritsar Rural Police, Gurdaspur Police, and the State Special Operations Cell (SSOC), in a joint operation with central agencies, busted an active terrorist module of the ISI-backed Babbar Khalsa International (BKI).
Investigations have revealed that the module was operating at the behest of a foreign handler. During the operation, police arrested two suspects who were planning major attacks in the state.
Dangerous Weapons and Explosives Recovered
Security agencies recovered a large quantity of explosive material and equipment from the accused. These included five hand grenades, two special detonators, a PTT timer with a coder-decoder, 9-volt batteries, one kilogram of high explosives (loaded with nails), a Baofeng walkie-talkie, and a trigger mechanism. These seizures indicate that the accused were preparing for a major and well-planned attack.
A case has been registered in Gurdaspur, and investigation into foreign links has intensified
A case has been registered under the Explosive Substances Act at Kalanaur Police Station, Gurdaspur district. Police are now investigating the network's forward and backward links, with a particular focus on identifying foreign handlers and local associates.
Punjab Police Confident—Will Not Allow Peace to Be Disturbed
The Punjab Police stated that maintaining peace and law and order in the state is their top priority. According to officials, such joint operations demonstrate that security agencies are vigilant against all threats and that no terrorist plot will be allowed to succeed.