Punjab Police on Thursday evening announced the arrest of five operatives of the banned outfit Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) in Amritsar and Hoshiarpur, effectively dismantling two terror modules. A large cache of arms, ammunition, and RDX-based explosives was recovered from multiple locations across the state.
RDX-Based IED and Pistols Seized in Hoshiarpur
In Hoshiarpur, four BKI operatives were apprehended, and police recovered an RDX-based improvised explosive device weighing nearly 2.5 kg, along with two pistols. Authorities said the arrested individuals are part of an ISI-backed terror network controlled by handlers based in the USA.
Imminent Attack Averted in Amritsar
In a separate operation in Amritsar, police foiled a planned attack on a security establishment by arresting a BKI operative. Officers recovered a hand grenade, a sophisticated pistol, and ammunition from him.
Police: Operatives Acting Under Foreign Directions
Punjab Police Chief Gaurav Yadav stated that all arrested operatives were operating under the guidance of foreign-based handlers. Further investigations into the terror network are ongoing.