AUG 12: In a major breakthrough against Pakistan‘s ISI-backed terror network, Counter Intelligence, Jalandhar, in a joint operation with Police busts a ISI-Backed Babbar Khalsa International terror network operated by foreign-based handlers Mannu Agwan, Gopi Nawashehria and Zeeshan Akhtar on the directions of Pak based BKI operative Harwinder Rinda. Five operatives apprehended from Tonk & Jaipur districts of Rajasthan and successfully averted further planned attacks.
The module had planned an attack inside a liquor store in SBS Nagar recently and was further tasked to attempt such attacks on Independence Day occasion. The arrested accused were receiving direct instructions from foreign-based Zeeshan Akhtar & BKI mastermind Mannu Agwan, who is working in close coordination with Pak-based BKI operative Harwinder Rinda.
One person injured in exchange of fire while being taken for recovery. He opened fire on police and sustained injuries in retaliatory action, and is admitted in Civil Hospital, SBS Nagar. FIR has been registered at PS City Nawashehar, SBS Nagar under relevant sections of BNS and Explosive Substances Act. Recovery: One 86P hand grenade , One .30 bore pistol alongwith two live cartridges and two empty shells of .30 bore
Punjab Police remains committed to neutralising terror networks and ensuring peace and public safety in the state.
