ISI module busted in Amritsar

July 18, 2026

ISI-Linked Terror Module Busted in Amritsar; Accused Arrested Before Planned Attacks

Pakistan has long been accused by India of supporting cross-border terrorism and attempting to destabilise peace through terror activities. According to the article, Pakistan-backed elements continue to issue threats targeting schools, public places, hospitals and court premises, while intelligence agencies remain alert to such activities.

In a recent breakthrough, the Amritsar Commissionerate Police busted an alleged terror module linked to Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and arrested a suspect before any planned attack could be carried out.

The accused, identified as Sumit Kumar, was allegedly being lured with a large sum of money to execute grenade attacks on police stations and crowded public places. During the operation, police recovered a 9mm Glock pistol, four live cartridges and a hand grenade from his possession.

According to the investigation, ISI handlers based across the border allegedly contacted the accused through Instagram and instructed him to target police establishments and public locations. Police said the accused was provided with operational guidance, including weapons training, reconnaissance techniques and methods to evade law enforcement through social media platforms.

Investigators also revealed that Sumit Kumar, a resident of Sukhsal village in Punjab’s Rupnagar district, had previously been named in an NDPS case in 2023. While he reportedly worked in a textile factory, police allege that he was secretly involved in activities linked to the terror module.

The article expresses concern over individuals allegedly being recruited through financial incentives to assist hostile agencies and emphasises the challenges faced by security agencies in identifying such operatives.

With Independence Day (August 15) approaching, the article states that security agencies remain on high alert to prevent any attempts to disrupt peace. It also urges citizens to remain vigilant and immediately report any suspicious person or activity to the police to help maintain public safety.