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.
Continuing the anti-drug campaign “Yudh Nashian Virudh” launched by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Punjab Police carried out raids at 286 locations across the state on Sunday, marking the 169th consecutive day of the drive.
As per the directions of Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav, these officers will brief their respective teams during full-dress rehearsals, review anti-terrorist operations carried out in the districts, secure all official functions, and implement other preventive measures to ensure foolproof security.
As directed by Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav, police teams carried out flag marches in all sensitive areas across the 28 police districts simultaneously, followed by cordon and search operations (CASOs) at vulnerable locations.
The module was being operated by foreign-based handlers Mannu Agwan, Gopi Nawanshehria, and Zeeshan Akhtar, on the directions of Pakistan-based BKI operative Harwinder Singh alias Rinda.
According to police sources, the accused, allegedly associated with the infamous Lawrence gang, were conspiring to carry out disruptive activities in Delhi and Gwalior around Independence Day.
