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Time of India
14 hours ago
- Time of India
ISI hires minor: Juvenile among 3 arrested, as cops bust Babbar Khalsa module in Amritsar
1 2 Mohali: A 17-year-old boy is among three people to have been arrested in Amritsar after Punjab Police busted a terror module being run by banned outfit Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) and being backed by Pakistan's ISI, said Punjab director general of police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav on Friday. The state special operation cell (SSOC) of Punjab Police busted the module that was active in Amritsar and was intended to carry out targeted killings and attacks on police assets, as had been seen in grenade attacks at police stations along Punjab's border belt. Police have seized two hand grenades, a 9MM Glock pistol, and live cartridges from the trio. Yadav said the BKI module was being operated by a UK-based handler, Nishan Singh, under the directions of designated terrorist Harwinder Singh Rinda. Sehajpal Singh and Vikramjit Singh, both residents of Ramdas in Amritsar, were the adults who were arrested in the operation was led by SSOC, Mohali, based on specific intelligence inputs. "The recovery of high-grade explosives and a sophisticated firearm indicates a major tragedy was averted. This is a big blow to terror outfits looking to destabilise peace in Punjab," said Yadav, adding that investigations were ongoing and more arrests and recoveries were expected. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo SSOC AIG Ravjot Grewal, while briefing the media, revealed that the operatives were tasked with retrieving and transporting explosives. During interrogation, Sehajpal disclosed he had been working under the directions of Lovepreet Singh alias Love, a BKI associate lodged in Ferozepur jail. Lovepreet, facing multiple cases under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), Explosive Substances Act, and attempt to murder, is alleged to have orchestrated the retrieval of arms and explosives through his operatives. He has now been brought to SSOC, Mohali, on a production warrant. "The hand grenades were to be used in a targeted explosion, with exact timing and location to be conveyed later by handlers abroad. The Glock pistol was to be used for targeted killings of rival gang members," said Grewal. A case has been registered at SSOC police station, Mohali under relevant sections of the Arms Act (25(1)(B), 25(7)) and the Explosives Act (Sections 3, 4, and 5). The juvenile has been apprehended and will be dealt with according to juvenile justice provisions. Police said they are working to unravel the forward and backward linkages, particularly with operatives abroad, in what they described as a well-coordinated and multi-layered terror plot aimed at creating unrest in Punjab.
Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Juvenile among 3 held as cops bust Babbar Khalsa module
MOHALI: A 17-year-old boy is among three persons arrested in Amritsar after Punjab Police busted a terror module run by the banned Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) and backed by Pakistan's ISI, said Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav on Friday, reports Barinderjit Saluja. Two hand grenades, a 9MM Glock pistol, and live cartridges were recovered from the trio. The state special operation cell of Punjab Police busted the module, which intended to carry out targeted killings and attacks on police assets in Amritsar. Sehajpal Singh and Vikramjit Singh are the adults arrested. The juvenile has been detained and will be dealt with as per juvenile justice provisions. Yadav said the module was operated by Nishan Singh , a UK-based handler, under direction of designated terrorist Harwinder Singh Rinda. "Recovery of high-grade explosives and a sophisticated firearm indicates a major tragedy was averted," he said. During interrogation, Sehajpal said he was working under the directions of Lovepreet Singh, a BKI associate lodged in Ferozepur jail.
Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Punjab Police busts Babbar Khalsa International module; arrests three, including juvenile
(You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel New Delhi: Punjab Police on Friday said it has busted a Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence (ISI)-backed terror module of Babbar Khalsa International BKI ) by nabbing three people, including a juvenile. Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav claimed the group was conspiring to carry out attacks on police establishments and targeted killings in Amritsar area. "A major terror plot has been foiled, saving innocent lives," the DGP a statement, Punjab police said, "In an Intelligence-led operation, the state special operation cell, Mohali, has successfully busted a Pak ISI-backed Babbar Khalsa International terror module, being operated by UK-based Nishan Singh and Pakistan-based terrorist Harwinder Rinda. Three associates, including a juvenile, have been arrested.""Two hand grenades, a pistol and ammunition were recovered. The nabbed accused have been identified as Sehajpal Singh and Vikramjit Singh, both residents of Ramdas in Amritsar Rural, along with a juvenile," he said. An FIR has been registered under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Explosives Act at SSOC, Mohali Police Station. The investigation is ongoing and more arrests are expected, the DGP added. "We urge citizens to remain vigilant and continue to support Punjab Police in this shared mission for a secure Punjab," the statement noted.
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Hindustan Times
Two held, 33 identified in crackdown on online child sexual abuse content
Punjab Police's cybercrime division has arrested two persons and identified 33 suspects involved in viewing, transmitting and distributing child sexual exploitative and abusive material using various online platforms, said director general of police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav on Friday. Punjab Police's cybercrime division has arrested two persons and identified 33 suspects involved in viewing, transmitting and distributing child sexual exploitative and abusive material using various online platforms, said director general of police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav on Friday. (Representational image) The operation, codenamed CSEAM-4, conducted on Thursday, spanned 40 locations across 18 districts and three commissionerates following actionable cyber tip-lines from the Indian cyber crime coordination centre of the ministry of home affairs (MHA). The Supreme Court in a judgment had clarified that viewing, possessing and not reporting child sexual exploitative and abuse material (CSEAM) is punishable under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO) Act. CSEAM refers to any content depicting or exploiting minors in a sexual manner, including photos, videos, or media, which is illegal to produce, distribute, or possess, causing long-lasting harm to victims and considered a severe form of child exploitation due to the lasting impact it has on victims. Those arrested have been identified as Akash Babu, a resident of Rajasthani Colony in Khanna and Harpreet Singh, a resident of Burmajra village in Morinda, Rupnagar. The DGP said the state cyber crime cell meticulously analysed digital evidence from platforms like WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, and Telegram to track offenders. He said that during the operation, 33 suspects were identified across Punjab, with teams from field units dispatched under the guidance of Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Cybercrime V Neeraja. The raids lead to the registration of two First information reports (FIRs) and the seizure of 34 mobile phones, which have been sent for forensic analysis to recover deleted data, with more arrests anticipated, he said. The DGP said that based on the examination, more FIRs will be registered and suspects involved in CSEAM crimes will be arrested. ADGP V Neeraja said that the cyber tiplines are generated on the basis of online activity on CSEAM particularly on platforms such as WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram and Telegram.
New Indian Express
a day ago
- New Indian Express
Punjab Police arrest two in major crackdown on online child sexual abuse; 33 identified, 34 devices seized
CHANDIGARH: In a significant crackdown on online child exploitation, the Cybercrime Division of Punjab Police has arrested two individuals and identified 33 suspects involved in viewing, transmitting, and distributing Child Sexual Exploitative and Abusive Material (CSEAM) across various online platforms. Director General of Police (DGP), Punjab, Gaurav Yadav, said on Friday that the operation codenamed CSEAM-4 was carried out on Thursday and spanned 40 locations across 18 districts and three Commissionerates. The action followed cyber tip-offs from the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). The two individuals arrested have been identified as Akash Babu, a resident of Rajasthani Colony in Khanna, and Harpreet Singh, a resident of village Burmajra in Morinda, Rupnagar. DGP Yadav stated that the State Cyber Crime Cell meticulously analysed digital evidence from platforms such as WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, and Telegram to trace the offenders. During the operation, 33 suspects were identified throughout Punjab, and field teams were dispatched for coordinated raids. The operation led to the registration of two First Information Reports (FIRs) and the seizure of 34 mobile phones, all of which have been sent for forensic analysis to retrieve deleted content. More arrests are expected.
