Punjab Police arrest two BKI operatives in Ferozepur
The counter-intelligence team arrested two suspects and seized two hand-grenades, a Beretta 9mm pistol, and ammunition.
Punjab director general of police Gaurav Yadav said the module was plotting to create unrest in the state. The arrests come just two days after another module was busted, in which grenades were also recovered.
'Investigations have revealed that Harvinder Rinda, operating from Pakistan under the guidance of the its intelligence agency, the ISI, and with support from associates based in the UK, US, and Europe, has been making continuous attempts to mislead Punjab's youngsters into anti-national activities,' the DGP said.
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