The Punjab Police has arrested a key operative linked to the Babbar Khalsa International and seized an 86-P hand grenade. The joint operation successfully prevented a planned terror attack orchestrated by foreign handlers. Authorities are currently investigating the broader network and local support infrastructure to ensure regional security.
The Punjab Police has successfully disrupted a terror module allegedly supported by Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and linked to the banned group Babbar Khalsa International (BKI). The operation, carried out by the Counter Intelligence unit in Jalandhar alongside the SBS Nagar Police, led to the immediate arrest of a primary operative, marking a significant development in the state's security efforts.
Authorities recovered an 86-P hand grenade from the suspect, a discovery that investigators say effectively thwarted an imminent attack. According to the police, the operative had acquired the explosive from a Dead Letter Box located near Adampur in Jalandhar. This covert method, which allows groups to transfer materials or information without direct, traceable contact, remains a primary challenge for security forces in monitoring and preventing illicit activities.
Following the arrest, an FIR has been registered at the Sadar Nawanshahr police station. The charges invoked include provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Explosive Substances Act. Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav confirmed the breakthrough, emphasizing the force's commitment to countering cross-border terror threats and organized crime.
The focus of the ongoing investigation is to map the module's wider network. Police are working to identify the foreign-based handlers who allegedly directed the operation, as well as any local support infrastructure that may have facilitated the suspect’s activities. This case highlights the persistent security risks posed by sleeper cells that utilize sophisticated transfer methods to bypass traditional surveillance. Monitoring these networks remains a priority for law enforcement to maintain public safety in the region.