Punjab Police bust alleged terror module, foil train attack plot; 17 arrested, UK-based handler under scanner
Police said the investigation indicated that members of the network had allegedly planned to plant an IED on the Ferozepur-Jammu train.
Police said the investigation indicated that members of the network had allegedly planned to plant an IED on the Ferozepur-Jammu train.
Preliminary investigation suggests the accused were linked to foreign-based smugglers who allegedly supplied heroin and illegal firearms for distribution among criminal networks in Punjab and beyond.
The investigation began during Operation Hardball, a joint anti-gang crackdown by the FBI and Canadian authorities, which uncovered alleged links between a serving Punjab Police officer and overseas gang networks.
The rescue operation began after Punjab Police constable Diksha, who was on duty at a nearby checkpoint, noticed the woman being swept away by the current and immediately raised an alarm.
The shooting took place late Monday evening when two motorcycle-borne assailants opened fire at Dalveer Singh when he was driving home from his shop.
According to the DGP, the operation was carried out by Counter Intelligence Patiala’s Malerkotla unit, which recovered fake Indian currency notes worth ₹5.50 lakh in the denomination of ₹500 from the accused.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the accused were allegedly acting on instructions of foreign-based handlers operating from Germany and Dubai in the UAE.
Punjab Police arrested seven people and seized eight pistols and two grenades in a single day. Investigators say foreign handlers with ISI links directed operatives on the ground in both Jalandhar and Gurdaspur.
Ludhiana Police have uncovered a large international cyber fraud operation allegedly run through illegal call centres targeting foreign nationals using fake tech support scams.
The local community has raised serious questions regarding the pace of the police response.
