Pak Handlers Behind Gang That Attacked Punjab Cop, Accused Shot While Escaping
Punjab Police have arrested members of a gang allegedly linked to Pakistani ISI handlers who were involved in an attack on a police officer. The investigation suggests the operation was coordinated by an inmate using a mobile phone from inside jail.
Why it matters
It underscores ongoing security concerns regarding cross-border terrorism and the use of communication technology by incarcerated militants.
Punjab Police have claimed to have busted a gang allegedly operating at the behest of Pakistani handlers and involved in an attack on a police personnel in Amritsar district. One of the accused was injured in a gunshot during a scuffle with police on Monday when he allegedly attempted to escape and snatch a police officer's service revolver.According to Amritsar Rural Police, the gang was allegedly assembled by a man lodged in Goindwal Sahib Central Jail, who had re-established contact with Pakistani ISI handlers through a mobile phone.
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