A Portugal-Based Khalistani Module Link In Punjab Grenade Attack Case
Punjab Police have arrested a third suspect linked to a grenade attack in Batala, allegedly connected to a Portugal-based Babbar Khalsa International terror module. Authorities are continuing to investigate the network's foreign handlers and local support.
Why it matters
The case underscores ongoing national security concerns regarding cross-border terrorism and the influence of foreign-based extremist groups in India.
In a major follow-up breakthrough in the Batala grenade attack case amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state as per directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Counter Intelligence (CI) Jalandhar, in a joint intelligence-led operation with Batala Police, has apprehended the third accused involved in the attack, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Saturday.The arrested accused has been identified as Karanjit Singh alias Bacha, a resident of Murgi Mohalla in Batala.The development came close on the heels of Punjab Police arrested two accused persons- including Rajan alias Gullu and one juvenile- involved in the grenade attack on Police Post Urban Estate in Batala, which took place on August 1.DGP Gaurav Yadav said that preliminary investigation has revealed that the…
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