In a significant pre-Republic Day operation, Punjab Police’s State Special Operations Cell (SSOC) in Amritsar has dismantled a terror module linked to the banned Babbar Khalsa International (BKI). The raid led to the arrest of a key operative, with authorities recovering a hand grenade, an advanced pistol, and a substantial cache of ammunition.
DGP Gaurav Yadav announced the breakthrough on social media platform X, highlighting how the operation successfully thwarted a potential attack on a security installation. Conducted just days before the national celebrations on January 26, the timely intervention underscores the vigilance of law enforcement amid heightened threats.
The arrested individual was acting under directives from overseas handlers Nishan Jaurian, Adesh Jamrai, and Simma Deol. An FIR has been registered under relevant sections at SSOC Amritsar, with investigations ongoing to uncover further links in the network.
DGP Yadav reaffirmed Punjab Police’s unwavering commitment to eradicating organized crime syndicates and ensuring peace across the state. This bust comes on the heels of another success in Gurdaspur, where police nabbed an arms smuggler and seized five modern weapons supplied to gangsters on foreign instructions.
As Punjab braces for Republic Day festivities, such proactive measures are vital in maintaining public safety and disrupting terror plans at their inception. The state’s law enforcement continues to prioritize intelligence-driven operations to neutralize cross-border threats.
