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Hindustan Times
20-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Punjab: ISI-backed BKI terror module busted in Batala, 6 held
Six persons belonging to Pakistan's Inter-Service Intelligence (ISI) backed Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terror module were arrested in Batala on Tuesday, Punjab director general of police Gaurav Yadav said. According to Batala police, the module was being operated by foreign-based handlers Maninder Billa and Mannu Agwan on the directions of terrorist Harwinder Singh Rinda and the six accused were involved in lobbing a grenade outside a liquor vend in Batala. 'The grenade didn't explode due to faulty assembly,' the DGP said. Those arrested are all from Batala and have been identified as Jatin Kumar alias Rohan, Barinder Singh alias Sajan, Abraham alias Rohit and Sunil Kumar, all residents of Shukarpura, Rahul Masih of Harnam Nagar and Sohit of Qila Des Raj. Police teams have also recovered one .30 bore pistol from their possession, police added. A case has already been registered under Sections 4 and 5 of the Explosive Substances Act at Police Station civil lines in Batala, while, Sections 111 and 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Sections 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 18-B, and 20 of Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) have been added. According to information, some unidentified bike-borne youth had lobbed a hand grenade outside a liquor vend in the Focal Point area of Batala on May 17 which didn't explode due to faulty assembly, preventing any untoward incident. Yadav said that the arrested accused received instructions from Portugal-based Maninder Billa and BKI mastermind Mannu Agwan, who has recently assumed operational charge after the arrest of Happy Passia in the USA. 'Preliminary investigation has revealed that the module had been directed by its foreign handlers to lob a grenade at any liquor vend with the intent to spread fear among contractors, thereby creating a conducive environment for extortion demands. Further investigations are ongoing to establish forward and backward linkages in this case,' the DGP said. Batala senior superintendent of police (SSP) Suhail Qasim Mir said that following the incident, multiple teams were tasked to investigate the matter using technical and human intelligence inputs. 'Six accused involved in lobbying, logistics and finances were traced and arrested,' the SSP added. The SSP said during the operation, accused Jatin Kumar alias Rohan, who is the main executor of the attack, sustained bullet injuries in a brief encounter with the police, while being taken for recovery of a weapon. 'In a bid to escape, the accused opened fire at the police team and injured retaliatory fire,' the SSP said while adding that accused Jatin has been admitted to the local civil hospital for treatment. The SSP said that the probe had found that the grenade had been assembled by the accused based on instructions received via a video call from Billa and another unknown individual, without any technical knowledge. 'Due to faulty assembly, the grenade didn't detonate,' he added.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Time of India
2 days after failed grenade attack in Batala, police bust ISI-backed terror module, arrest 6
Batala: Two days after a failed grenade attack on a liquor vend in Batalal, police on Tuesday claimed to have busted an ISI-backed Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terror module with the arrest of six persons involved in the incident. Senior superintendent of police (SSP) Suhail Qasim Mir said the arrested men had been identified as Jatin Kumar alias Rohan, Barinder Singh alias Sajan, Rahul Masih, Abraham alias Rohit, Sohit, and Sunil Kumar. According to the SSP, the arrested persons were part of various sub-modules of the terror network, including grenade operatives, logistics, financing, and those who provided shelter. Preliminary investigation revealed that the accused were operating under the command of foreign-based handlers Maninder Billa and Mannu Agwan, who were acting on the directions of Harwinder Singh Rinda, said the SSP. "Two days ago, they attempted a failed grenade attack outside a liquor vend in Batala," said the SSP, adding that following the attack, Agwan claimed responsibility for the act. He said intelligence inputs and investigation revealed that Agwan, in a bid to fill the vacuum left by Happy Pachhia's arrest and to come into the limelight, took over the responsibility of orchestrating terrorist acts in Punjab. He was recently linked to grenade attacks on Badshahpur Chonki and Qila Lal Singh. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo The SSP said the accused were receiving direct instructions from Portugal-based Billa and Agwan. During the police operation, Jatin Kumar allegedly opened fire on the police team and was injured in retaliatory firing. He is undergoing treatment at civil hospital, Batala. A .30 bore pistol was seized from him. An FIR has been registered at Civil Lines police station, Batala, under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). MSID:: 121293394 413 |
The South African
20-05-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Kaizer Chiefs transfer news: Mayele, Velebayi, Shinga, Nabi
Kaizer Chiefs are expected to have yet another busy transfer period after another disappointing season. Amakhosi are in danger of missing out on a top 8 finish and need at least a win in their final match this weekend to finish in the top half of the Betway Premiership. According to Soccer Laduma , Kaizer Chiefs are targeting Portugal-based defender Nkhanyiso Shinga. 'The team scouts have been looking all over for the right players who can fill in the positions which the club is looking at boosting and strengthening and they have found a good left back in Portugal. Nkanyiso Shinga is from South Africa and has been in Portugal since 2018 where he has been playing for different teams. They are apparently going to invite him for trials so that they can assess him and make their final decision, ' a source told the publication. Other players the club has been linked with include Asanele Velebayi and Fiston Mayele. Velebayi was on the verge of signing for Kaizer Chiefs in the August transfer window, but Cape Town Spurs opted not to release their valued star. The younger winger could finally join Amakhosi with the Urban Warriors relegated from the Motsepe Championship Foundation. Mayele is looking to leave Pyramids with Chiefs, one of the favourites to capture his signature. Rivals Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates are also interested in the services of the lethal striker. With Chiefs set to spend big, one question that is on everyone's mind is Nasreddine Nabi. The Tunisian coach had an average season but still won the club their first trophy in 10 years. If the club fails to finish in the top 8, he could get the axe. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
Indian Express
20-05-2025
- Indian Express
Punjab Police bust BKI module backed by Pakistan's ISI, arrest 6 operatives
The police in Punjab's Batala claimed to have busted a Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terror module, allegedly backed by Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence, and arrested six of its operatives. Gaurav Yadav, Director General of Police, Punjab, said Tuesday they arrested the six BKI operatives identified as Jatin Kumar alias Rohan, Barinder Singh alias Sajan, Rahul Masih, Abraham alias Rohit, Sohit, and Sunil Kumar. According to Yadav, the module was involved in a failed grenade attack outside a liquor shop in Batala last week. 'The arrested accused were receiving direct instructions from #Portugal-based Maninder Billa & BKI mastermind Mannu Agwan, who has recently assumed operational charge after the arrest of Happy Passian in the #USA,' Yadav said in a post on X. In a major breakthrough against #Pakistan's ISI-backed terror networks, @BatalaPolice busts a #BKI terror module operated by foreign-based handlers Maninder Billa & Mannu Agwan on the directions of Harwinder Singh Rinda, arresting six operatives: Jatin Kumar @ Rohan, Barinder… — DGP Punjab Police (@DGPPunjabPolice) May 20, 2025 The Punjab DGP said Jatin Kumar was injured in an exchange of fire while being taken for recovery. 'He opened fire on police and sustained injuries in retaliatory action, and is admitted in Civil Hospital, Batala,' he added. A First Information Report (FIR) has been registered at the Civil Lines Police Station in Batala under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The Batala police have recovered a .30 bore pistol from the accused, and further investigations are ongoing, the police said.
Hans India
20-05-2025
- Hans India
Punjab Police Bust ISI-Backed Terror Module, Arrest Six Babbar Khalsa Operatives
Punjab Police on Tuesday busted a terror module of the Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) allegedly backed by Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and arrested six operatives who were planning a grenade attack on a liquor shop in Batala. The arrested terrorists had direct links with their foreign handlers, including those operating from Portugal, and their activities were allegedly backed by Pakistan's spy agency, police said. The six BKI operatives arrested have been identified as Jatin Kumar alias Rohan, Barinder Singh alias Sajan, Rahul Masih, Abraham alias Rohit, Sohit, and Sunil Kumar. "In a major breakthrough against Pakistan's ISI-backed terror networks, Batala Police busts a BKI terror module operated by foreign-based handlers Maninder Billa and Mannu Agwan on the directions of Harwinder Singh Rinda," Director General of Punjab Police Gaurav Yadav said. According to DGP Yadav, the module had attempted a grenade attack outside a liquor shop in Batala. The arrested accused were receiving direct instructions from Portugal-based Maninder Billa and BKI mastermind Mannu Agwan. Police sources said Mannu Agwan recently took over operational command following the arrest of wanted gangster Harpreet Singh alias Happy Passia in the United States. One of the arrested terrorists, Jatin Kumar, was injured in an exchange of fire while being taken for recovery. "He opened fire on police and sustained injuries in retaliatory action, and is admitted in Civil Hospital, Batala," a senior police officer said. Police recovered a .30 bore pistol during the operation. A case has been registered under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). Meanwhile, the Babbar Khalsa International is a banned terrorist organization that has been involved in various terror activities. The group has been known to receive support from Pakistan's intelligence agencies and operates through a network of foreign-based handlers. This arrest comes as part of Punjab Police's ongoing crackdown on terror modules operating in the state with support from across the border.
