In a critical intelligence-led strike, Punjab Police’s Counter Intelligence unit from Jalandhar, collaborating with SBS Nagar Police, has dismantled a Pakistan ISI-supported Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terror module. Five operatives—including three juveniles—have been arrested from Tonk and Jaipur districts in Rajasthan, thwarting planned attacks ahead of Independence Day.
DGP Gaurav Yadav revealed that the module had targeted a liquor store in SBS Nagar and carried out a grenade attack there on August 7. The arrested individuals were receiving instructions from foreign-based handlers—Zeeshan Akhtar, Mannu Agwan, and Gopi Nawanshehria—acting under the guidance of Pakistan-based BKI operative Harwinder Singh (alias Rinda).
Authorities seized an 86P hand grenade, a .30-bore pistol, two live cartridges, and two spent shells during the operation. The New Indian Expressbabushahi.comThe Indian Express One suspect, identified as Sonu Kumar alias Kali, sustained a bullet injury during an exchange of fire while being taken for recovery and is currently receiving treatment at the Civil Hospital, SBS Nagar.
An FIR has been registered at the City Nawanshahr Police Station under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Explosive Substances Act. Investigations are underway to unravel both the backward and forward links of this terror network.
Why this matters:
- The arrests disrupted a terror network backed by foreign handlers, preventing a potential attack during one of India’s most sensitive days—Independence Day.
- The use of juvenile operatives and cross-border coordination signal a disturbing escalation in terror tactics.
- This operation highlights the Punjab Police’s vigilance and capacity for preemptive counterterror operations.
Bottom Line: Through strategic coordination and robust intelligence, Punjab Police have delivered a timely blow to a Pakistan ISI-linked BKI terror module, averting their plot to sow fear during Independence Day celebrations.
