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Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Punjab Police arrests two Babbar Khalsa International operatives
Punjab Police on Thursday claimed to have foiled a major terror plot orchestrated by Pakistan-based Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) operative Harwinder Singh Rinda with the arrest of two persons. DGP Punjab Gaurav Yadav said they recovered two hand grenades and one Beretta 9mm pistol with live cartridges from the accused.(Representative Image/iStockphoto) The accused, who are also BKI operatives, were actively conspiring to target government establishments using grenades, Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said. "Acting on specific intelligence inputs, Counter Intelligence, #Ferozepur successfully foiled a major terror plot orchestrated by Harwinder Rinda, a Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) operative based in #Pakistan and backed by Pakistan's ISI and apprehends two operatives of BKI, working under the directions of #UK, # USA, #Europe based handlers," Yadav said on X. Police recovered two hand grenades and one Beretta 9mm pistol with live cartridges from the accused, he said.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Time of India
Punjab Police arrests two Babbar Khalsa International operatives
Punjab Police on Thursday claimed to have foiled a major terror plot orchestrated by Pakistan-based Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) operative Harwinder Singh Rinda with the arrest of two persons. Independence Day 2025 Before Trump, British used tariffs to kill Indian textile Bank of Azad Hind: When Netaji gave India its own currency Swadeshi 2.0: India is no longer just a market, it's a maker The accused, who are also BKI operatives, were actively conspiring to target government establishments using grenades, Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said. "Acting on specific intelligence inputs, Counter Intelligence , #Ferozepur successfully foiled a major terror plot orchestrated by Harwinder Rinda, a Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) operative based in #Pakistan and backed by Pakistan's ISI and apprehends two operatives of BKI, working under the directions of #UK, # USA, #Europe based handlers," Yadav said on X. Police recovered two hand grenades and one Beretta 9mm pistol with live cartridges from the accused, he said.
News18
6 days ago
- News18
Punjab Police arrests two Babbar Khalsa International operatives
Chandigarh, Aug 14 (PTI) Punjab Police on Thursday claimed to have foiled a major terror plot orchestrated by Pakistan-based Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) operative Harwinder Singh Rinda with the arrest of two persons. The accused, who are also BKI operatives, were actively conspiring to target government establishments using grenades, Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said. 'Acting on specific intelligence inputs, Counter Intelligence, #Ferozepur successfully foiled a major terror plot orchestrated by Harwinder Rinda, a Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) operative based in #Pakistan and backed by Pakistan's ISI and apprehends two operatives of BKI, working under the directions of #UK, # USA, #Europe based handlers," Yadav said on X. Police recovered two hand grenades and one Beretta 9mm pistol with live cartridges from the accused, he said. PTI CHS DIV DIV 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.
News18
09-07-2025
- News18
Drones, Sleeper Cells: Gurdaspur Arms Haul Points To ISI-Khalistani Terror Nexus In Punjab
Last Updated: The Anti-Gangster Task Force recovered a high-grade weapons cache from a forest area in Gurdaspur, thereby, averting its delivery to Rinda's ground associates. In a recent intelligence-led operation, the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) of Punjab Police thwarted a significant terror plot connected to Harwinder Singh Rinda, a Pakistan-based operative of Babbar Khalsa International (BKI). Leveraging credible intelligence, the Anti-Gangster Task Force recovered a high-grade weapons cache from a forest area in Gurdaspur, thereby, averting its delivery to Rinda's ground associates. DGP Punjab Gaurav Yadav confirmed that this arms dump, consisting of two AK-47 rifles, 16 live cartridges, two magazines, and two P-86 hand grenades, was part of a larger ISI-backed terror scheme targeting Punjab. According to top intelligence sources, Gurdaspur holds critical importance for Khalistani terror groups and ISI. CNN-News18 elaborated on the strategic significance of Gurdaspur for these operatives and hybrids associated with Canada-based handlers, highlighting its border proximity and terrain advantages. Sources reveal that Gurdaspur's terrain, which includes river channels and dense forest areas, is ideal for drone infiltration, arms dumping, and crossings. This area has historically been used for terror logistics by ISI and Khalistani operatives due to its proven track record in cross-border terror movements. Notably, the Dinanagar Attack, where three Pakistani terrorists infiltrated via the Gurdaspur sector, and multiple drone arms drops from 2020 to 2024, underline this risk. Intelligence sources confirmed that Punjab Police, along with central agencies, intercepted over 40 drones in the Gurdaspur region in 2023, further substantiating the area's role in terror logistics. DGP Punjab also affirmed that terror modules are increasingly utilising Gurdaspur's forests and farmland edges to establish cold dumps of arms and explosives, intended for activation months later by sleeper modules following instructions from Pakistani handlers. Investigations indicate that Gurdaspur harbours radicalised sympathisers linked to former jailed prisoners, diaspora-funded handlers, and families associated with ISYF, which facilitates a cross-border smuggling chain for safe passage of drone payload retrieval and human operatives. The Dera Baba Nanak corridor in Gurdaspur connects to Kartarpur Sahib in Pakistan, a route exploited for radical preaching, propaganda exchanges, and message couriers posing as pilgrims, sources say. Central intelligence continuously warns that this corridor could be misused by ISI to legitimise the Khalistani narrative, sending communication devices, pen drives, and route maps. Sources confirm that ISI handlers operating from Lahore, Multan, and Bahawalpur regularly brief Harwinder Singh Rinda, who then directs Indian-based operatives via encrypted communications. Gurdaspur remains the primary receiving station for these terror modules, specifically for arms recovery, before transporting them to main districts such as Bathinda, Moga, and Ludhiana. This recent arms recovery underscores the shift towards long-term storage and sleeper cell strategy, deviating from earlier quick delivery terror modes. Intelligence sources indicate that the Pakistan-backed proxy war targeting Punjab's security continues to rely heavily on Gurdaspur as a pivotal frontier. 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.
Time of India
09-07-2025
- Time of India
Rinda-backed terror plot foiled: Punjab police recover 2 AK-47 rifles, grenades from Gurdaspur; ISI link suspected
GURDASPUR: In a significant security breakthrough, the Punjab Police on Wednesday thwarted a major terror plot after recovering a cache of arms and ammunition in Gurdaspur, believed to have been intended for associates of Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terrorist Harwinder Singh Rinda. Acting on intelligence, the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) seized two AK-47 rifles, 16 live cartridges, two magazines, and two P-86 hand grenades from a forested area before the weapons could be used in planned attacks. DGP Gaurav Yadav said the plot was orchestrated by Rinda, who is currently operating from Pakistan with support from the ISI. Investigations reveal that the consignment was pushed into Indian territory as part of a broader plan to destabilise peace in Punjab. An FIR has been filed under the Arms Act and Explosives Act at Purana Shala police station. The search for Rinda's operatives involved in the conspiracy is ongoing.
