Punjab police foil terror module by BKI, arrest one with hand grenades and RDX in Batala
PTC News Desk: The Punjab police on Monday foiled a terror plot following the arrest of an operative associated with Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) along with the recovery of four hand grenades , one RDX-based improvised explosive device (IED) and communication equipment from Batala.
The preliminary investigation suggests that the entire plot was orchestrated on the directions of BKI operative Nishan Singh alias Nishan Jodia, who was acting under the instructions of Pakistan-based terrorist Harvinder Rinda, who is backed by Pakistan's ISI.
"In a major breakthrough, @BatalaPolice foils a terror module with the recovery of 4 hand grenades (SPL HGR-84), 1 RDX-based IED (2kg), and communication equipment from village Balpura, #Batala," Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said on X.
"One accused has been arrested, while another is absconding; efforts are underway to apprehend him," he said.
The Punjab DGP further added that the investigation is underway to dismantle the entire cross-border conspiracy.
- PTC NEWS
