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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.
Time of India
28-07-2025
- Time of India
Security forces seize weapons, large ammunition cache in Manipur hill districts during joint ops
Guwahati: Security forces comprising Manipur Police , Assam Rifles/ Army and CAPFs conducted extensive search operations in the hill districts of Manipur in the last few days. A large cache of arms, ammunition, and other warlike materials has been recovered. Security forces recovered 155 weapons, 1652 ammunition besides four binoculars, 15 communication sets and a telescope. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category PGDM Degree Technology Cybersecurity Operations Management Product Management Data Science Finance others Data Analytics MCA Leadership Digital Marketing Design Thinking MBA Project Management Management Public Policy healthcare Artificial Intelligence CXO Healthcare Data Science Others Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis & Decision Making Quantitative & Analytical Skills Organizational Management & Leadership Innovation & Entrepreneurship Duration: 24 Months IMI Delhi Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Online) Starts on Sep 1, 2024 Get Details Police said that during multiple operations conducted in the hill districts of Churachandpur, Kangpokpi, Pherzawl, Tengnoupal and Chandel districts over the past few days this recovery has been made. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Dhoni's Exclusive Home Interior Choice? HomeLane Get Quote The intelligence-based operations by joint teams comprising police, Central Armed Police Forces, Assam Rifles and the army led to the recovery of eight AK series rifles, two INSAS rifles, four carbines, one SLR, eight 9mm pistols, fourteen 12 bore guns, 21 single bore guns, 14 country-made pistols and other rifles, police said. According to police, 31 pompi (locally made mortars), 39 improvised explosive devices (IEDs), 13 hand grenades, and over 1,600 rounds of ammunition were also seized. Live Events "These continued intelligence-led operations in the hill districts represent a major accomplishment for Manipur Police, Assam Rifles, army and other security forces in their continued mission to restore peace, uphold public order and safeguard the lives and properties of citizens," police added. Recently the security forces in joint operation have recovered 90 arms and around 728 different types of ammunition in restive Manipur. Of the 90 arms recovered, five are INSAS rifles, four are Self-Loading Rifles (SLRs), followed by three AK series rifles, seven 303 rifles, 20 pistols, four carbines, eight rifles, 20 SBBL and Bore Action rifles, three anti-riot guns, and remaining different types of weapons. The recovered ammunition includes 21 grenades, explosives, mortar shells, tube launching, and Improvised Explosive Devices. Forty-one assorted magazines and six wireless handsets were also recovered during the to the police official, 21 assorted magazines and 24 wireless handsets were also recovered along with the arms and ammunition. On July 15, the security forces in joint operation recovered 86 arms and around 974 different types of ammunition from Manipur's five Imphal valley districts -- Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Bishnupur, and Kakching. On July 4, the security forces in joint operations recovered 203 arms, mostly sophisticated and around 160 different types of ammunition from four hill districts -- Tengnoupal, Kangpokpi, Chandel, and Churachandpur. Earlier on June 14, security forces in joint operations recovered 328 arms and around 9,300 different types of ammunition from five Imphal Valley districts -- Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Bishnupur, and Kakching.
Time of India
17-07-2025
- Time of India
NIA arrests two for Ulfa's I-Day conspiracy in Assam
Guwahati: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday said two more individuals had been arrested in connection with the recovery of an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), which had been allegedly planted by Ulfa-I in Guwahati, as part of a larger conspiracy to carry out multiple blasts across Assam during Independence Day celebrations last year. The accused have been identified as Bhargob Gogoi and Sumu Gogoi, both residents of Dibrugarh. According to the central investigating agency, the duo were directly involved in the conspiracy, orchestrated by the proscribed organization, aimed at striking terror and threatening India's sovereignty, security and integrity. Officials said the two were arrested from Dibrugarh on Tuesday. With these arrests, the total number of individuals apprehended in the case has now risen to three. The NIA, which took over the investigation from Dispur police in September last year, had already chargesheeted the three accused last month. These charges were filed under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, and The Explosives Substance Act. The terror plot came to light a day before Independence Day last year, when Ulfa-I chief Paresh Baruah released a video. In the video, he declared that the outfit would protest against Independence Day and carry out a "military protest" across the state on August 15. He further urged people to boycott the celebrations, warning that the outfit would not be responsible for any consequences if instructions were disobeyed.
Time of India
15-07-2025
- Time of India
86 weapons, 974 pieces of ammunition recovered in Manipur
(You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel In a joint operation security forces on Tuesday recovered 86 arms and around 974 different types of ammunition in Manipur. Manipur police said that in the early hours of Tuesday, on the basis of specific Intelligence report, simultaneous search operations were launched in five Imphal valley the 86 arms recovered,five AK rifles , three INSAS rifles, 16 SLRs, five .303 rifles, 19 pistols, two carbines, nine other types of rifles, and 16 single-barrel guns. The recovered ammunition includes grenades, high explosives, mortar shells, tube launching and Improvised Explosive Devices.
New Indian Express
09-07-2025
- New Indian Express
Bomb hoax emails trigger evacuation of court complexes across Himachal Pradesh
CHANDIGARH: Panic gripped several district court complexes in Himachal Pradesh on Tuesday after anonymous emails threatened to blow up the premises in Shimla, Nahan, Kullu, and Rampur. The threats led to the immediate evacuation of court buildings and a full-scale security response. However, no explosives were found, and court proceedings later resumed. According to sources, the email received by the district court in Shimla claimed that explosives had been planted on the premises and warned of imminent Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and suicide bomb attacks. In response, bomb disposal squads, sniffer dogs, and police personnel carried out a thorough search of the premises. The entire complex was evacuated as a precaution. Similar threat emails were also received at the District and Sessions Court complexes in Kullu and Nahan. These buildings were also evacuated, and extensive searches were conducted, but no suspicious materials were discovered. Staff, lawyers, and members of the public were safely escorted from all affected premises.
