New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) Security analysts are pointing towards a new and emerging trend whereby terror groups are not directly involved in acts of terror. Almost all modules that have been busted in recent months do not have any direct involvement of major terror groups such as the Lashkar-e-Taiba, Al-Qaeda, Islamic State, or the Jaish-e-Mohammed.Each of these modules is either affiliated with or inspired by, and this is a deliberate Pakistani ploy to keep the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)…
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New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) The pro-Khalistan elements operating in various parts of the world are now deploying the glamour quotient to recruit youth and urge them to commit crimes. A new trend has been noticed on the social media accounts that are run by pro-Khalistan elements. Earlier, there would be messages aimed at radicalising the youth. However, that failed to pick up any traction, and hence they decided to make the movement “glamorous”. Images of people posing with guns and pistols are bei…
Chandigarh, May 19 (IANS) Punjab Police have busted a module backed by Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) by arresting two associates of foreign-based handlers, said Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav here on Tuesday. The police have also recovered two hand grenades from their possession.Those arrested have been identified as Ajay, a resident of Bazigar Mohalla in Ajnala in Amritsar, and Jodhbir Singh, a resident of Fattewal Kalan in Amritsar.Apart from recovering hand grenades, the po…
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday filed charges against the 23rd accused in a Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) and Lawrence Bishnoi gang terror nexus case of 2022, an official said.In the sixth chargesheet filed before NIA Special Court at Patiala House Court in New Delhi in the case RC- 39/2022/NIA/DLI, accused Arjit Kumar alias Ajit was charged under various sections of IPC and Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.Arjit is the 23rd accused to be charge…
Amritsar, May 7 (IANS) An extremely dangerous game by the ISI is unfolding in Punjab, which has left the agencies concerned. There has been a wave of attacks since February, and the agencies see a clear pattern emerging. Overseeing these operations is a Pakistan-based gangster who goes by the name Shezad Bhatti. While attacks are being claimed by the Khalistan Liberation Army (KLA), officials say that it is Bhatti who has been coordinating with local gangsters to recruit locals to carry out thes…
New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Intelligence agencies have issued a fresh alert regarding plans by the banned outfit Babbar Khalsa International to revive the Khalistan movement in Punjab, with a new strategy focused on rural radicalisation and low-intensity attacks in urban centres, officials familiar with the development have said.Security and intelligence agencies have foiled several such attempts in recent years, prompting the radical group to rethink its approach. While Babbar Khalsa Internation…
Chandigarh, April 9 (IANS) In a major breakthrough, the Punjab Police’s Amritsar Rural and Gurdaspur forces, and the State Special Operation Cell (SSOC) of Counter Intelligence Wing, in a joint operation with central agencies, busted an ISI-sponsored Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terror module with the arrest of its two operatives, Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said on Thursday. Those arrested have been identified as Akash Masih and Jablaun, both residents of Dulla Nangal in Gurdas…
New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) A deliberate strategy to keep outfits such as the Lashkar-e-Taiba quiet for the time being is being orchestrated by the ISI. A major push is being made to promote the Khalistani terror groups, with the targets being Punjab and Delhi, an official said.Pakistan is busy on multiple fronts and wants to use outfits such as the Lashkar-e-Taiba to battle against the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA).An Intelligence Bureau official said that…
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Khalistani terror groups such as the Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) have decided to step up the offensive as they come under immense pressure from the law enforcement agencies.This comes in the wake of the ISI gearing up the BKI to step up operations and carry out a major strike in India. With attempts in India to strike big being thwarted regularly by the agencies, the BKI has decided to indulge in smaller attacks and extortion rackets.An Intelligence Bureau officia…
New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday filed charges against one more accused in the 2024 case relating to the bomb attacks on two Gurugram clubs by members of the proscribed Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terror outfit, an official said. Ramdutt is the ninth accused to be charge sheeted in the case, connected with Canada-based designated terrorist Satinderjit Singh alias Goldy Brar, said the official in a statement.The NIA, which has filed a supp…