Extradition process begins to bring terrorist Happy Passia to India from US: Sources
According to intelligence sources, Passia maintained direct contact with top officials of Pakistan's ISI and was actively supported by Khalistani terror outfits, including Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) and Harvinder Singh Rinda's network. He is believed to have played a central role in destabilising the region through planned grenade attacks and targeted violence over the past two years.Passia's arrest is being hailed as the result of months-long efforts between the Punjab Police, central intelligence agencies and American law enforcement, who have been jointly tracking Khalistani operatives operating from abroad.Once extradited, Happy Passia will be brought before Indian courts and face prosecution under multiple anti-terrorism laws, including the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).His interrogation is expected to offer critical insights into a wider international terror network, with alleged links to both Pakistan's intelligence apparatus and Khalistani separatist groups operating from foreign soil.TIMELINE OF MAJOR ATTACKSBetween 2024 and 2025, Happy Passia allegedly orchestrated or facilitated over 14 terrorist attacks, most of them targeting police stations and personnel in Punjab.Nov 24, 2024 – Ajnala Police Station: RDX planted outside the station; did not explode. Passia claimed responsibility. Two suspects arrested with hand grenades.Nov 27 – Gurbakhsh Nagar: Grenade explosion at an abandoned police post.Dec 2 – Kathgarh (SBS Nagar): Grenade attack. Three terrorists arrested; arms recovered.Dec 4 – Majitha Police Station: Explosion dismissed by police as a tire burst. Former MLA Bikram Majithia shared images suggesting a terror attack.Dec 13 – Aliwal Batala: Nighttime grenade blast. Responsibility claimed by Passia and his associate.Dec 17 – Islamabad Police Station: Initially denied, but later confirmed by Punjab DGP as a terror bombing.Jan 16 – Jaitypur, Amritsar: Grenade thrown at liquor trader Amandeep Jaitypuriya's residence.Jan 19 – Gumtala Police Post, Amritsar: Bomb blast. Babbar Khalsa International claimed responsibility.Feb 3 – Fatehgarh Churian Road: Grenade attack on closed police post. Authorities denied terror link.Feb 14 – Dera Baba Nanak, Gurdaspur: Low-intensity explosion outside a policeman's home.Mar 15 – Thakur Dwara Temple, Amritsar: Attack led to a police encounter in which accused Gursidik Singh was killed.- EndsMust Watch
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