Counter Intelligence in Bathinda, Punjab, made a significant breakthrough by preventing a major terror threat. Punjab’s Director General of Police, Gaurav Yadav, announced the arrest of two individuals and the recovery of two hand grenades from them. The arrested individuals are Buta Singh, also known as Gurpreet Singh or Gopu, from Gillwali in Ferozepur, and Harmander Singh, also known as Nikka, from Mothawali in Moga.
According to DGP Yadav, initial investigations suggest that the seized grenades were part of an illegal supply chain associated with cross-border elements aiming to disrupt peace and public safety in the border state. Further inquiries are ongoing to establish connections and identify other associates involved in this network.
Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Avneet Kaur Sidhu shared that police teams acted on reliable information about two operatives linked to a terror module possessing hand grenades. The police swiftly conducted an Intelligence-led operation, apprehended the suspects on Moga-Ferozepur Road, and seized two hand grenades from them. This prompt action by the CI teams prevented a potential threat and ensured public safety.
A case FIR was filed on March 17 under Sections 3, 4, and 5 of the Explosives Act at Police Station State Special Operations Cell (SSOC) in Fazilka regarding this incident. Earlier, on March 14, Amritsar Rural Police dismantled an ISI-sponsored terror and cross-border arms smuggling module. Two individuals were arrested, and authorities recovered one AK-47 rifle, along with other weapons, from their possession. Preliminary investigations revealed that the accused had connections with foreign handlers through social media and were involved in radicalization activities.
