UAE-Based Man Arrested by NIA In VHP Leader Murder Case
The NIA has arrested a UAE-based man, Harwinder Kumar, for his alleged role in the murder of VHP leader Vikas Prabhakar. Kumar is accused of providing logistical support and financing for the attack on behalf of the Babbar Khalsa International.
Why it matters
This arrest marks a significant development in the investigation of cross-border terror financing and targeted killings in India.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a UAE-based man in connection with the targeted killing of Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader Vikas Prabhakar, allegedly by members of the terrorist organisation Babbar Khalsa International (BKI).Harwinder Kumar alias Sonu was deported to India from the UAE on October 1 following diplomatic efforts and was arrested by the NIA after his arrival at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi. He was subsequently produced before the Special NIA Court for further legal proceedings.NIA officials said Kumar was involved in providing logistical support and financing to the perpetrators of the killing while operating from the UAE.
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