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AGTF detains 6 for grenade attack in Punjab
AGTF detains 6 for grenade attack in Punjab

Time of India

timea day ago

  • Time of India

AGTF detains 6 for grenade attack in Punjab

1 2 Jaipur: The Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) of Rajasthan Police Monday said it detained six persons including three minors for their alleged role in a grenade attack in Punjab last month and for conspiring to carry out blasts in Punjab, Delhi, and Madhya Pradesh ahead of Independence Day. ADG (AGTF) Dinesh MN said the detentions were made Sunday after the accused fled Punjab following a grenade explosion outside a liquor shop last month, allegedly executed by a Bishnoi gang operative to spread fear and extort money. Acting on a request from Punjab Police, additional SP (AGTF) Siddhant Sharma deployed undercover teams in the Jaipur and Ajmer ranges, which gathered intelligence in criminal hubs of Jaipur city and Tonk before zeroing in on the suspects. Those detained were identified as Jitendra Chaudhary of Tonk district in Rajasthan, Sanjay Nayak of Shergarh in Hanumangarh district, and Sonu alias Kali of Kapurthala in Punjab, and three minors. Investigations revealed that the group allegedly acted under the instructions of Zeeshan Akhtar, a Canada-based handler linked to the Bishnoi gang, who is suspected to have supplied the grenades used in the Punjab attack. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like If Your Ears Ring, Stop Sleeping Like This Immediately Derila Ergo Undo Police said Akhtar, who earlier played a key role in the killing of Baba Siddiqui in Mumbai, operates in collaboration with Pakistani gangster Shehzad Bhatti and Punjab-based criminal Gopi Nawanshahria. The suspects were reportedly in contact with Akhtar through Instagram and other online platforms and were told to plan additional grenade attacks in Delhi and Gwalior around Aug 15. Police said the detentions averted potential large-scale violence, and efforts are on to trace the explosives' supply chain and identify other members. "After the interrogation, the suspects will be handed over to the Punjab Police where there is an FIR filed against them in the grenade attack case," said an official. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.

Gunfight erupts in drug raid; 1 injured, 2 dodge
Gunfight erupts in drug raid; 1 injured, 2 dodge

Time of India

time4 days ago

  • Time of India

Gunfight erupts in drug raid; 1 injured, 2 dodge

Ludhiana: An alleged criminal was seriously injured and two others managed to escape after an early morning encounter with the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) in Gorsiyan Khan Muhammad village, located in the Sidhwan Bet area of Ludhiana district on Friday. The ANTF team had reached the village in connection with an NDPS case registered by the AGTF, Mohali police. According to SSP, Ludhiana Rural, Dr Ankur Gupta, the team was pursuing Sunny, a resident of Vehran village in Mehatpur, Jalandhar, who is named in a drug trafficking case. Police had received intelligence that Sunny and his accomplices were hiding at the residence of Kuldeep Singh alias Keepa, a local resident of Gorsiyan Khan Muhammad. When the police team arrived, the suspects allegedly attempted to escape through the back gate. In the process, they allegedly opened fire on the police team with the intent to kill. Police fired back in self-defence. While Sunny and another accomplice managed to escape, one of the suspects—identified as Davinder Singh of Akkuwal village—was injured during the exchange. He was rushed to DMC Hospital, Ludhiana, where he is currently undergoing treatment. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like She Mixed Pink Salt With This - Now She Can't Stop Losing Weight Your Health Undo AIG Jagjit Singh Saroya said that the encounter was linked to a major drug case registered on July 10 at AGTF, SAS Nagar, involving the recovery of 1.8 kilograms of heroin. Six individuals have already been arrested in connection with the case, and raids are ongoing to apprehend the remaining accused. Saroya added that the gang involved has suspected links to major drug smugglers lodged in jail, and possibly connections in Pakistan. He stated that the investigation is being conducted in-depth and could lead to significant revelations. Meanwhile, SSP Ankur Gupta revealed that Sunny has two cases registered against him—one at Phagwara police station in Kapurthala and another at AGTF SAS Nagar Mohali. Kuldeep Singh Keepa has five cases registered across Sidhwan Bet, Ladowal, and Dharmakot (Moga) police stations. Davinder Singh also has three cases registered against him at Sidhwan police station. Police officials said further raids are planned, and efforts are underway to arrest the absconding accused. MSID:: 123190584 413 | Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Raksha Bandhan wishes , messages and quotes !

Punjab Police foil BKI operatives' terror plot, neutralise IED in Tarn Taran
Punjab Police foil BKI operatives' terror plot, neutralise IED in Tarn Taran

Hindustan Times

time5 days ago

  • Hindustan Times

Punjab Police foil BKI operatives' terror plot, neutralise IED in Tarn Taran

The Punjab Police on Thursday foiled a major terror plot orchestrated by Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terrorists Harwinder Rinda and Lakhbir Landa after neutralising an improvised explosive device in Tarn Taran district. An Explosive Ordnance Disposal team defusing the IED recovered in Tarn Taran during a a search operation on Thursday. (HT) Punjab director general of police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said teams of the anti-gangster task force (AGTF) had received credible human intelligence about a consignment containing an improvised explosive device (IED), pushed from Pakistan. AGTF, in close coordination with Tarn Taran Police, launched a combing operation in the district and recovered the IED from the area of Naushera Pannuan in Tarn Taran, before it could reach Rinda and Landa's local associates for potential use in subversive activities, he said. The DGP stated that the IED was immediately secured and safely transported to a designated location, where it was successfully neutralised in a controlled detonation by the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team. The prompt and coordinated action of Punjab Police personnel averted a major tragedy and ensured public safety, he added. Additional director general of police (ADGP) AGTF Promod Ban said preliminary investigations revealed that the recovered IED was pushed into Punjab by Pakistan-backed terrorist modules, with intentions to disrupt public peace and target innocent lives in the border state. AGTF deputy inspector general of police (DIG) Gurmeet Singh Chauhan said an FIR had been lodged under Sections 3, 4 and 5 of the Explosive Substances Act, and Section 111 of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita at the Sirhali police station in Tarn Taran. 'Further investigation is ongoing to uncover and apprehend the associates of Rinda and Landa,' he said.

IED recovered in Tarn Taran, terror plot of BKI operative foiled: Punjab Police
IED recovered in Tarn Taran, terror plot of BKI operative foiled: Punjab Police

News18

time5 days ago

  • News18

IED recovered in Tarn Taran, terror plot of BKI operative foiled: Punjab Police

Chandigarh, Aug 7 (PTI) The Punjab Police on Thursday said it has foiled a major terror plot of Pakistan-based terrorist outfit Babbar Khalsa International terrorists Harwinder Rinda and Lakhbir Landa after recovering an improvised explosive device in Tarn Taran district. Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said Punjab Police's Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) had received credible human intelligence about the consignment containing Improvised Explosive Device (IED) pushed from Pakistan. Acting swiftly, the AGTF, in close coordination with Tarn Taran Police, launched a combing operation in the district and recovered an IED from the area of Naushera Pannuan in Tarn Taran, before it could reach Rinda and Landa's local associates for potential use in subversive activities, he said. The DGP further stated that the IED was immediately secured and safely transported to a designated location, where it was successfully neutralised in a controlled detonation by the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team. The prompt and coordinated action of Punjab Police personnel averted a major tragedy and ensured public safety, he added. Sharing more details, Additional Director General of Police of the AGTF Promod Ban said that the preliminary investigations revealed that the recovered IED was pushed into Punjab by the Pakistani agencies backed terrorist modules with intentions to disrupt public peace and target innocent lives in the border state. Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) AGTF Gurmeet Singh Chauhan said that a case has been registered under the Explosive Substances Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita at Police Station Sirhali in Tarn Taran. Further investigation is ongoing to uncover and apprehend the associates of Rinda and Landa, he said. PTI CHS NB view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Babbar Khalsa terror plot foiled: Punjab cops seize IED in Tarn Taran; Rinda-Landa link exposed
Babbar Khalsa terror plot foiled: Punjab cops seize IED in Tarn Taran; Rinda-Landa link exposed

Time of India

time6 days ago

  • Time of India

Babbar Khalsa terror plot foiled: Punjab cops seize IED in Tarn Taran; Rinda-Landa link exposed

A member of the bomb disposal squad shows the recovered IED in Tarn Taran. NEW DELHI: The Punjab's Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) on Thursday averted a major terror attack planned by Pakistan-based Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) operatives Harwinder Rinda and Lakhbir Landa. In a post on X, DGP Gaurav Yadav said that acting on precise intelligence, AGTF teams, along with Tarn Taran Police, launched a swift operation that led to the seizure of the IED before it could reach Rinda's associates in Punjab and wreak havoc. The bomb was discovered in Tarn Taran district, a region known for terror infiltration threats. Yadav said that the IED was safely moved and neutralised by a bomb disposal squad in a controlled explosion. Officials said the IED was powerful enough to cause mass casualties, had it not been intercepted in time. A case has been filed under the Explosives Act at Sirhali Police Station.

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