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Hindustan Times
07-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Punjab: Two RPGs, five grenades recovered in SBS Nagar forest area
Punjab Police's state special operation cell (SSOC), Amritsar, in a joint operation with a central agency, recovered a large cache of terrorist hardware during an intelligence-led operation carried out at a secluded forested area near Tibba Nangal-Kular Road in SBS Nagar, officials said. The seizure was made from a secluded forested area near Tibba Nangal-Kular Road in SBS Nagar. Confirming the development, director general of police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said this has dealt a major blow to Pakistan's ISI-backed cross-border terror networks which are trying to revive sleeper cells. 'The recovered terrorist hardware includes two rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs), two improvised explosive devices (IEDs), five P-86 hand grenades and one wireless communication set with accessories. Preliminary investigation has revealed that the recovered consignment was deliberately concealed by hostile operatives as part of a premeditated plan to disrupt public order in the state. Probe has also indicated a coordinated effort by Pakistan's ISI and allied terror outfits, to revive dormant sleeper cells in the state', the DGP said. A case has been registered under Sections 25 of the Arms Act, Sections 3, 4 and 5 of the Explosive Substances Act and Sections 111 and 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at Police Station SSOC, Amritsar, said Sukhminder Singh Mann, AIG SSOC Amritsar. The DGP added that these recoveries are part of the Punjab Police's sustained crackdown on terror modules sponsored by ISI. 'Punjab Police remains firmly committed to neutralising these threats and safeguarding the state's peace and security,' he added. The development came close on the heels of SSOC-Amritsar recovering a consignment comprising IEDs, hand grenades, sophisticated weapons, and ammunition from an area near the Indo-Pak border in the Ajnala Sector. Similarly, three weeks back, Counter Intelligence, Jalandhar, had also busted a terror module with the arrest of four individuals after recovering one RPG, two IEDs, 2kg RDX, one remote control, two hand grenades with detonators, three pistols along with six magazines and 34 cartridges. AIG Mann said: 'Further investigations are underway to identify and apprehend those responsible for concealing the recovered explosive material.'
Time of India
06-05-2025
- Time of India
Punjab: Rocket-propelled grenades, IEDs recovered in SBS Nagar
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel A cache of ammunition, including two rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs), two improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and five hand grenades, was recovered from Punjab's SBS Nagar district, the state police chief said on Tuesday. Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said preliminary investigation revealed that the recovered consignment was deliberately concealed by hostile operatives as part of a premeditated plan to disrupt public order in the also indicated a coordinated effort by Pakistan's ISI and allied terror outfits to revive dormant sleeper cells in the state, he said the Punjab Police's State Special Operation Cell (SSOC) Amritsar, in a joint operation with a central agency, recovered a large cache of terrorist hardware during an intelligence-led operation carried out at a secluded forest area near Tibba Nangal-Kular Road in SBS recovery included two RPGs, two improvised explosive devices (IEDs), five P-86 hand grenades and one wireless communication set with DGP said these recoveries are part of the Punjab Police's sustained crackdown on terror modules sponsored by Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).The Punjab Police remains firmly committed to neutralising these threats and safeguarding the state's peace and security, he development came close on the heels of SSOC Amritsar recovering a consignment comprising IEDs, hand grenades, sophisticated weapons and ammunition from an area near the Indo-Pak border in the Ajnala three weeks ago, Counter Intelligence Jalandhar had also busted a terror module with the arrest of four individuals after recovering one RPG, two IEDs, 2 kg RDX, one remote control, two hand grenades with detonators, three pistols along with six magazines and 34 more details, Assistant Inspector General of Police, Amritsar, Sukhminder Singh Mann said an FIR under relevant provisions of law has been registered at SSOC police station, investigations are underway to identify and apprehend those responsible for concealing the recovered explosive material, he said.
India Today
06-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Plot to revive sleeper cells foiled in Punjab, grenades, terror hardware seized
In a major breakthrough in anti-terror operations, the Punjab Police's special cell has seized a cache of terrorist hardware and ammunition in Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar district, foiling an attempt by Pakistan's ISI-backed cross-border terror networks to revive sleeper cells in the region, officials said on on intelligence inputs, the State Special Operation Cell (SSOC) of Punjab Police, in coordination with central agencies, seized two rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs), two improvised explosive devices (IEDs), five P-86 hand grenades, and a wireless communication set, the Punjab Police DGP probe indicate a coordinated operation by Pakistan's ISI and allied terror outfits to revive sleeper cells in Punjab," he said. The anti-terror operation comes just days after Pakistan-based terrorists opened fire on civilians in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, killing 26 people, most of them tourists. Security agencies, particularly in border regions, have been placed on high alert following the April 22 sleeper cells are covert groups of terrorists who remain inactive for long periods, blending into local communities until they receive orders to carry out attacks or provide support to active terrorist operations. Speaking exclusively to India Today, a former sleeper cell member said that the Pahalgam attack couldn't have been possible without the help of sleeper cells and around 5-6 of them were in touch with the Lashkar terrorists who carried out the a similar anti-terror operation on Sunday, the Border Security Force (BSF) arrested a Pakistani national in Punjab's Gurdaspur district for allegedly attempting to infiltrate the India-Pakistan border. The individual, identified as Muhammad Hussain, has been handed over to the Punjab Police and remains in week, a Pakistani Ranger, part of the country's paramilitary force, was also detained by Indian border forces. A preliminary investigation suggests the soldier may have been on an espionage or reconnaissance mission, amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam InMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Punjab
The Hindu
06-05-2025
- The Hindu
Punjab Police recovers explosives, arms in joint operation targeting cross-border terror network
Punjab Police on Tuesday (May 6, 2025) recovered a cache of arms and explosives during a joint operation with a central agency in the forest area near Tibba Nangal-Kular Road in Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar district, officials said. Also read: Centre directs States to hold 'civil defence' drills According to Punjab Police, the operation was carried out by the State Special Operation Cell (SSOC), Amritsar, based on intelligence inputs. In a major breakthrough against #ISI-backed cross-border terror networks, SSOC Amritsar, in a joint operation with central agency recovers a cache of terrorist hardware in an intelligence-led operation in the forested area near Tibba Nangal–Kular Road, SBS Nagar. Recovery: * 2… — DGP Punjab Police (@DGPPunjabPolice) May 6, 2025 In a post on X, Punjab Police shared," In a major breakthrough against #ISI-backed cross-border terror networks, SSOC Amritsar, in a joint operation with central agency recovers a cache of terrorist hardware in an intelligence-led operation in the forested area near Tibba Nangal-Kular Road, SBS Nagar. The recovered items included two rocket-propelled grenades (RPGS), two improvised explosive devices (IEDs), five P-86 hand grenades, and one wireless communication probe indicates a coordinated operation by #Pakistan's ISI and allied terror outfits to revive sleeper cells in Punjab. An FIR under relevant provisions of law has been registered at PS State Special Operation Cell (SSOC), Amritsar," the post added on X. Punjab Police said that it remains committed to safeguarding national security and dismantling terror infrastructure in the state. International crime groups On Monday (May 5) the Amritsar Rural Police arrested three men linked to UK-based gangsters. The arrested individuals--Vijay Masih, Agrej Singh, and Iqbal Singh--are all residents of the Tarn Taran district in Punjab. According to police, the three were connected to international UK-based Dharmpreet Singh (also known as Dharma Sandhu), and Jassa Patti. Both are originally the residents of Tarn the arrest, police recovered several weapons and other items, including "3 Glock pistols, 3 Beretta 30 bore pistols, 20 live cartridges (9mm), 20 live cartridges (30 bore) 4 mobile phones and 1 Activa scooter," Punjab Director General of Police (DGP), Gaurav Yadav shared the news in an X post. Initial investigation shows that the trio was in contact with international crime groups and involved in illegal arms movement.A case has been registered at Lopoke Police Station, and further investigation is underway to uncover the full network.
News18
06-05-2025
- Politics
- News18
Punjab Police Foils Pakistan ISI's Terror Bid; Recovers Grenades, IEDs From Forest
Last Updated: Punjab's Director General of Police said that preliminary probe indicated a coordinated operation by the ISI and allied terror outfits to revive sleeper cells in the state. In a major breakthrough, Punjab Police and security forces have foiled a terror bid and recovered a cache of terrorist hardware, including grenades and Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) from a forested area in Punjab, the police said on Tuesday. In a joint search operation, State Special Operation Cell (SSOC) Amritsar and security forces recovered the cache in the forested area near Tibba Nangal–Kular Road, SBS Nagar, in a crackdown on terror outfits allegedly backed by Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). The crackdown on terror outfits comes in the wake of escalating India-Pakistan tensions after the Pahalgam attack. Two rocket-propelled grenades, two IEDs, five P-86 hand grenades and one wireless communication set were recovered and seized from the site. In a major breakthrough against #ISI -backed cross-border terror networks, SSOC Amritsar, in a joint operation with central agency recovers a cache of terrorist hardware in an intelligence-led operation in the forested area near Tibba Nangal–Kular Road, SBS 2… — DGP Punjab Police (@DGPPunjabPolice) May 6, 2025 Punjab's Director General of Police said that preliminary probe indicated a coordinated operation by the ISI and allied terror outfits to revive sleeper cells in the state. Earlier on Monday, a terror hideout was busted by security forces in Jammu and Kashmir Poonch district. Five Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), two radio sets, communication devices, three blankets, and other incriminating materials were recovered and seized from the site. Authorities have launched large-scale counter-terror operations throughout the Valley, raiding suspected hideouts, demolishing shelters used by terrorists, and detaining hundreds of terror associates for questioning, senior officials said. What Happened In Pahalgam? In one of the biggest attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, Lashkar-linked terrorists opened fire on a group of tourists in Pahalgam on Tuesday, April 22, killing at least 26 people, including foreign tourists, and injuring many others. The Resistance Front (TRF), a Lashkar offshoot, claimed responsibility for the attack, although it later backtracked after massive global outrage. After the attack, the diplomatic ties between India and Pakistan were downgraded with New Delhi announcing several punitive measures, including suspension of Indus Water Treaty, cutting Islamabad Mission strength, closing its airspace for Pakistani airlines and expulsion of its military attaches. In response, Pakistan undertook tit-for-tat measures and suspended the Shimla Agreement. First Published: May 06, 2025, 09:52 IST
