Two ISI-backed cross border terror modules busted, 4 minors among 9 held: Punjab Police
Punjab Police have arrested nine individuals, including four juveniles, for operating two ISI-backed terror modules. Authorities recovered weapons and discovered surveillance equipment installed near railway tracks intended for foreign handlers.
Why it matters
The bust highlights ongoing cross-border security threats and the recruitment of local youth for espionage and terror activities.
Punjab Police have busted two ISI-backed cross border terror modules and apprehended nine accused, including four juveniles.
Director General of Police, Gaurav Yadav, in a post on X on Tuesday (August 4, 2026), said, "In a major breakthrough, Amritsar Commissionerate Police busts two ISI-backed cross border terror modules, apprehends nine accused, including four juveniles, and recovers 3 illegal pistols, 4 petrol bottle bombs, and 9 live cartridges,"
He said preliminary investigation reveals that the accused were acting at the behest of foreign-based ISI handlers, who were attempting to recruit local youth to carry out terror-related activities, conduct surveillance of security installations, procure illegal weapons, and disturb public peace.
The investigation also uncovered the installation of surveillance cameras near railway tracks, with footage allegedly shared with foreign handlers, DGP said.
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