Punjab Police Bust two ISI-backed terror module linked to Babbar Khalsa International

April 19, 2025

Chandigarh, April 19: In a major crackdown on cross-border terrorism, Punjab Police has busted two ISI-backed terror modules operated by Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) from abroad. The intelligence-led operations led to the recovery of a massive cache of arms and explosives, dealing a significant blow to transnational terror networks targeting Punjab.

Major seizure includes:

♦2 Rocket-Propelled Grenades (RPGs), including a launcher

♦2 IEDs (2.5kg each)

♦2 Hand Grenades with detonators

♦2 kg RDX (remote controlled)

♦5 Pistols (Beretta & Glock), 6 magazines, 44 live catridges

♦1 wireless set and 3 vehicles

Module 1: France-Based BKI Operation 

Mastermind: Satnam Singh @ Satta (Hoshiarpur Native, operating from France)

Recovery: RPG (loaded), IEDs, hand grenades, RDX, Pistols, wireless set

Arrested: Jatinder @Honey, Jagjit @ jagga (Kapurthala), Harpreet & Jagroop (Hoshiarpur)

FIR: Registered under UAPA and Explosives Act at SSOC Amritsar.

Module 2: Greece-Pakistan BKI Nexus

Mastermind: Jaswinder @ Mannu Agwan (Gurdaspur native, operating from Greece), linked to Pak-based Harvinder Rinda.

Recovery: RPG launcher, Beretta&  Glock Pistols, Catridges, vehicles

Arrested: 9 operatives, including a minor

FIR: Registered under UAPA and Explosives Act in Batala.

Punjab DGP termed the operations a major success in countering foreign-sponsored terrorism and vowed continued efforts to safeguard the state’s peace and stability.