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Indian Express
2 days ago
- Indian Express
Another ‘BKI associate' held for April grenade attack in Punjab police station
A 22-year-old man was arrested by Delhi Police Special Cell on Saturday for allegedly harbouring terrorists attached to the banned terror organisation Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) and being involved in a grenade attack on Quila Lal Singh police station in Punjab in April. Karanbir alias Karan, hailing from Chananke village in Amritsar, was apprehended on July 26 from Gurdaspur under the Arms Act registered at the Special Cell police station. Police said he is a key accused in the April 7 grenade attack at Quila Lal Singh police station in Batala. 'He received money from his handler for executing the grenade attack. He also facilitated the stay of two persons at his home before the attack, who had executed the task of launching the grenade at Qila Lal Singh police station. His brother Gursewak, who was also involved in the attack, has already been arrested in the case,' DCP (Special Cell) Amit Kaushik said. Karanbir is the second alleged BKI terrorist arrested this week. Akash Deep – wanted in an illegal arms trafficking case in the Capital and the grenade attack on Lal Singh Quila police station – was arrested on Wednesday. 'Following leads based on Akash Deep's questioning, Karanbir alias Karan was arrested from Gurdaspur,' the DCP said. Karanbir, who has cleared Class 12, allegedly told the police that he was in contact with a BKI handler from Punjab, based abroad, through social media and was receiving instructions to carry out terror activities. 'He was instructed on encrypted apps in code language to act on behalf of BKI. He also visited an Asian country in 2024, to meet BKI operatives,' an officer said.
NDTV
2 days ago
- NDTV
Babbar Khalsa International Operative, 22, Arrested For Punjab Grenade Attack
New Delhi: The Special Cell of the Delhi Police has arrested a 22-year-old man linked to the banned terror group Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) and wanted in connection with a grenade attack in Punjab. The accused was identified as Karanbir alias Karan, said Amit Kaushik, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Special Cell/New Delhi Range. Karanbir was arrested in connection with the grenade attack at Police Station Quila Lal Singh, in Punjab's Gurdaspur district in April, the police said in a statement on Sunday. The accused was arrested in Gurdaspur, Punjab, under the Arms Act on Saturday. Confessing to his involvement in the grenade attack, Karanbir said that he was in contact with a person from Punjab, but based abroad and handling operations for BKI. The accused also shared that he facilitated the stay of two persons at his home before the attack, who had executed the task of launching the grenade at Police Station Qila Lal Singh. The accused revealed that his handler used to instruct him through social media applications to commit criminal and terror activities. Karanbir revealed that he also visited a West Asian country in 2024. Karanbir told the police that he received money from his handler for executing the said grenade attack. Karanbir's brother, Gursewak, who was also involved in the attack, has already been arrested in the case. Karanbir was arrested based on the leads provided by Akashdeep alias Bazz of Amritsar, an accused in a case registered under the Arms Act. Akashdeep, who was arrested in Indore on Tuesday, was also found involved in the grenade attack case at the Police Station Quila Lal Singh. Notably, soon after the attack, a social media post by Happy Passia, Mannu Agwan and Gopi Nawanshahria, affiliated with BKI, claimed responsibility for the attack and also extended a threat to Delhi. The National Investigation Agency is probing the case. Further investigation is underway.
Hans India
2 days ago
- Hans India
Babbar Khalsa International operative arrested for Punjab grenade attack
The Special Cell of the Delhi Police has arrested a 22-year-old man linked to the banned terror group Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) and wanted in connection with a grenade attack in Punjab. The accused was identified as Karanbir alias Karan, said Amit Kaushik, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Special Cell/New Delhi Range. Karanbir was arrested in connection with the grenade attack at Police Station Quila Lal Singh, in Punjab's Gurdaspur district in April, the police said in a statement on Sunday. The accused was arrested in Gurdaspur, Punjab, under the Arms Act on Saturday. Confessing to his involvement in the grenade attack, Karanbir said that he was in contact with a person from Punjab, but based abroad and handling operations for BKI. The accused also shared that he facilitated the stay of two persons at his home before the attack, who had executed the task of launching the grenade at Police Station Qila Lal Singh. The accused revealed that his handler used to instruct him through social media applications to commit criminal and terror activities. Karanbir revealed that he also visited a West Asian country in 2024. Karanbir told the police that he received money from his handler for executing the said grenade attack. Karanbir's brother, Gursewak, who was also involved in the attack, has already been arrested in the case. Karanbir was arrested based on the leads provided by Akashdeep alias Bazz of Amritsar, an accused in a case registered under the Arms Act. Akashdeep, who was arrested in Indore on Tuesday, was also found involved in the grenade attack case at the Police Station Quila Lal Singh. Notably, soon after the attack, a social media post by Happy Passia, Mannu Agwan and Gopi Nawanshahria, affiliated with BKI, claimed responsibility for the attack and also extended a threat to Delhi. The National Investigation Agency is probing the case. Further investigation is underway.
Hans India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Delhi Police Arrests Khalistani Militant Connected To Punjab Police Station Grenade Attack
The Special Cell of Delhi Police has successfully apprehended a suspected Khalistani militant with established connections to the Babbar Khalsa International terror organization. The arrested individual, identified as Karanvir, was actively sought by law enforcement authorities for his alleged involvement in the grenade attack targeting the Qila Lal Singh Police Station located in Batala, Punjab, which occurred on April 7. The arrest follows the recent detention of Karanvir's associate, Akashdeep, who was also linked to the same terror group and was captured in Delhi just days earlier while allegedly engaged in weapons distribution activities within the national capital. During intensive interrogation sessions, investigators discovered that Akashdeep had provided crucial assistance to the attackers who executed the grenade assault near the Punjab police facility. The investigation revealed that the Batala police station attack was part of a broader pattern of retaliatory violence orchestrated by militant groups. One day following the grenade incident, the Babbar Khalsa International organization publicly claimed responsibility for the attack through social media channels, explicitly stating that the assault was conducted as retaliation for a December 2024 encounter that took place in Pilibhit. The Pilibhit encounter, which served as the catalyst for the subsequent attacks, involved a coordinated operation between Uttar Pradesh and Punjab Police forces that resulted in the elimination of three individuals allegedly connected to another grenade attack on the Bakshiwala police station in Gurdaspur. This earlier incident had also raised significant security concerns in the region. Intelligence sources indicate that the three individuals killed during the Pilibhit operation were believed to be active operatives of the Khalistan Zindabad Force, another militant organization suspected of orchestrating multiple attacks against law enforcement facilities. The same group is also under investigation for a separate grenade attack on a police outpost in Punjab that occurred in November 2024. The arrests highlight the ongoing security challenges posed by Khalistani militant groups operating across state boundaries and their apparent strategy of targeting law enforcement infrastructure in retaliation for counter-terrorism operations. The coordination between various police forces and intelligence agencies has proven crucial in tracking down these suspects who frequently move between different states to avoid detection. The Special Cell's operation demonstrates the effectiveness of inter-state cooperation in combating terrorism, particularly in cases where militant networks span multiple jurisdictions. The successful arrests of both Karanvir and Akashdeep represent significant progress in dismantling the operational capabilities of these terror groups and preventing future attacks against security installations. Law enforcement agencies continue to investigate the broader network of associates and supporters who may have facilitated these attacks, while also working to prevent any potential retaliatory actions that might be planned in response to these arrests. The case underscores the persistent threat posed by extremist groups and the ongoing need for vigilant security measures to protect public safety and law enforcement personnel.
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First Post
3 days ago
- First Post
Babbar Khalsa terrorist arrested in Delhi for RPG attack on Punjab police station
Delhi Police have arrested a 41-year-old man linked to the banned terror group Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) for his involvement in a rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) attack on a police station in Punjab in April. The accused, Karanvir Singh, was wanted under multiple terror charges and was earlier believed to be hiding in Pakistan. read more Police personnel stand guard at the Red Fort, amid tight security in the wake of tension between India and Pakistan, in New Delhi, Friday, May 9, 2025. PTI A 41-year-old man linked to the banned terror outfit Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) has been arrested in Delhi for his involvement in a rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) attack on a police station in Punjab earlier this year. The accused, Karanvir Singh from Kapurthala, was wanted in connection with the April 7 attack on the Qila Lal Singh Wala police station in Batala district. He had been suspected of fleeing to Pakistan after the incident. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD In 2023, Interpol issued a Red Corner Notice against Karanvir at India's request. He faces several serious charges, including murder, criminal conspiracy, fundraising for terror activities, and violations of the Arms and Explosive Substances Acts. More from World Trump drops meme bomb on Obama again, depicts him in OJ Simpson white Ford Bronco police chase His arrest follows the recent capture of another BKI operative, Akashdeep Singh alias Baaz, by Delhi Police's Special Cell. Akashdeep, a resident of Amritsar, was picked up from Indore on July 22 under the Arms Act. He allegedly provided shelter and logistical support to the attackers, though he had no prior criminal record. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Special Cell) Amit Kaushik confirmed both arrests, adding that BKI had claimed responsibility for the Batala attack and had issued threats of a similar strike in Delhi. The case has now been transferred to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) for further probe.
