UP Minister Suresh Khanna congratulates STF for arresting Babbar Khalsa terrorist

After Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) nabbed an active terrorist of Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) in a joint operation, state minister Suresh Kumar Khanna on Thursday congratulated STF stating that this is an example of improved law and order situation.

"This is an achievement by ATS, such attempts are being foiled by ATS. A suspicious man against whom there are a lot of serious allegations, has been arrested by ATS...this is an example of improved law and order situation...I congratulate STF for this..." Khanna told ANI.

Meanwhile, UP STF and Police personnel disposed of the explosives recovered from the terrorist.


An active terrorist of Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) and ISI module was nabbed by the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) and Punjab Police in a joint operation, officials said on Thursday.

The security personnel have recovered illegal arms and explosives, including three active hand grenades, two active detonators, 13 cartridges and one foreign-made pistol from the possession of the terrorist.

According to the UP STF, the operation was carried out in the Kokhraj police station area of Kaushambi district of the state at around 3.20 am.

The officials of the UP STF stated that according to the available information, the arrested terrorist works for Swarn Singh alias Jeevan Fauji, the head of the Germany-based module of BKI and is in direct touch with Pakistan-based ISI operatives.

The apprehended terrorist has been identified as Lajar Masih, a resident of the Kurlian village of Punjab's Amritsar.

As per the police, this terrorist had escaped from judicial custody in Punjab on September 29, 2024.

"An active terrorist of Babbar Khalsa International and ISI module, Lajar Masih, resident of Punjab's Amritsar was arrested in a joint operation of UP STF and Punjab Police, today early morning.

As per available information, the arrested terrorist works for Swarn Singh alias Jeevan Fauji, the head of the Germany-based module of Babbar Khalsa International and is in direct touch with Pakistan-based ISI operatives. Illegal arms and explosives including three active hand grenades, two active detonators, 13 cartridges and one foreign-made pistol, recovered," UP STF said.