Punjab Police busts Babbar Khalsa International module; arrests three, including juvenile

New Delhi: Punjab Police on Friday said it has busted a Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence (ISI)-backed terror module of Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) by nabbing three people, including a juvenile. Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav claimed the group was conspiring to carry out attacks on police establishments and targeted killings in Amritsar area. "A major terror plot has been foiled, saving innocent lives," the DGP said.

In a statement, Punjab police said, "In an Intelligence-led operation, the state special operation cell, Mohali, has successfully busted a Pak ISI-backed Babbar Khalsa International terror module, being operated by UK-based Nishan Singh and Pakistan-based terrorist Harwinder Rinda. Three associates, including a juvenile, have been arrested."

"Two hand grenades, a pistol and ammunition were recovered. The nabbed accused have been identified as Sehajpal Singh and Vikramjit Singh, both residents of Ramdas in Amritsar Rural, along with a juvenile," he said. An FIR has been registered under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Explosives Act at SSOC, Mohali Police Station. The investigation is ongoing and more arrests are expected, the DGP added. "We urge citizens to remain vigilant and continue to support Punjab Police in this shared mission for a secure Punjab," the statement noted.