Punjab Police arrest 4 members of Babbar Khalsa International with 6 pistols and 275 live cartridges
PTC Web Desk: In a significant development in the fight against organised crime in Punjab, the police have successfully dismantled a terrorist module and apprehended four members associated with the Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) organisation.
Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav said, "The BKI module had been assigned the task of carrying out targeted killings. They utilised drones to clandestinely transport weapons from Pakistan."
The Punjab Police have seized six pistols and 275 live cartridges from the arrested individuals. DGP Yadav reiterated the commitment of the Punjab Police to upholding peace and harmony in the state.
This operation comes after an earlier successful interception of a potential threat of targeted killings. The police detained three members linked to a terror module with connections to the Babbar Khalsa International (BKI). DGP Gaurav Yadav identified the detainees as Jaswinder Singh, Lovepreet Singh, and Gurpartap Singh, all hailing from the village of Ramdas in Amritsar. The police discovered two 32-bore pistols, three magazines, 11 live cartridges, a car, and a motorcycle in their possession.
According to the police statement, this operation was conducted based on credible information, with collaborative efforts from police teams in Amritsar Rural, Commissionerate Amritsar, and the State Special Operation Cell (SSOC) Amritsar. Preliminary investigations suggest the involvement of an individual named Harpreet Happy in radicalising and motivating local youth toward anti-national activities.
In response to these developments, the police have invoked sections of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), and further investigations are currently underway, as detailed in the official statement.
Notably, the Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) has a global presence, with affiliates in Pakistan, North America, Europe, and Scandinavia. The organisation is led by Wadhwa Singh Babbar, who is currently believed to be in hiding in Pakistan. Mehal Singh serves as the BKI's deputy chief. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has identified Mehal Singh and Wadhwa Singh as two of the 20 terrorists for whom India is seeking extradition.
- ANI
