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.
Four members of the module, including two juveniles, were arrested, Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav said here on Tuesday.
The arrested accused has been identified as Amit Singh, a resident of Guru Ki Wadali, Chheharta in Amritsar.
A Punjab Police spokesperson stated that some complainants had shared their bank account details with such persons, after which their accounts were completely emptied.
The initiative, implemented under the direction of Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav, brings multiple critical services under a single-window platform, ensuring quicker and easier access to support.
The Punjab Police has constituted several teams to investigate camps allegedly collecting personal information of individuals under the pretext of Government Schemes.
