Wednesday | Jun 18 2025 | 10:12:06 PM
New Delhi, May 20
The Punjab police have busted a Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terror module, allegedly backed by Pakistan’s Inter Services Intelligence, and arrested six of its operatives.
DGP Punjab, Gaurav Yadav stated that the six BKI operatives have been identified as Jatin Kumar alias Rohan, Barinder Singh alias Sajan, Rahul Masih, Abraham alias Rohit, Sohit, and Sunil Kumar.
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.
DGP Yadav added that 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.
The accused have been booked 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.
