Punjab Police avert possible target killings with the arrest of Babbar Khalsa operative

State Special Operation Cell of Amritsar has apprehended an operative of US-based terrorist Harpreet Singh

July 18, 2024

Babbar Khalsa operative arrested in Punjab, arms & ammunition seized

In an intelligence-based operation, Punjab Police on Thursday said they have averted possible target killings with the arrest of US-based terrorist Harpreet Singh, a member of Babbar Khalsa International (BKI)-backed terror module.

Preliminary investigations have revealed that the accused were carrying out illegal activities on the directions of their foreign-based handlers.

The State Special Operation Cell of Amritsar has apprehended an operative of US-based terrorist Harpreet Singh, alias Happy Passia, and Italy-based associate Resham Singh from Amritsar, Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav wrote on X.

DGP Yadav said one pistol, two magazines, nine bullets, and one empty bullet shell were recovered from his possession.

This week, Punjab Police set up the Special Task Force Intelligence and Technical Unit (SITU) which has cutting-edge facilities to boost the force’s capabilities in combating drug trafficking and crime in the state.

Earlier, the Anti-Gangster Task Force in a joint operation with Rajasthan Police arrested three associates of Lawrence Bishnoi and US-based Goldy Brar gangs. Those arrested were identified as Gurpreet Singh, Maninder Singh, and Harcharanjit Singh.

All the accused have a criminal history with cases pertaining to murder and attempt to murder, and were tasked by foreign handlers to target rival gang members.

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