Punjab Police said they have busted a Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terror module in Batala, allegedly backed by Pakistan’s intelligence agency, the ISI, and arrested six members.
Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav said on Tuesday that the arrested individuals are Jatin Kumar alias Rohan, Barinder Singh alias Sajan, Rahul Masih, Abraham alias Rohit, Sohit, and Sunil Kumar.
According to Yadav, the group was behind a failed grenade attack outside a liquor shop in Batala last week.The DGP said Jatin Kumar was injured in a gunfight during a recovery operation. “He opened fire on police and sustained injuries in retaliatory action. He is currently admitted to Civil Hospital, Batala,” he added.A First Information Report (FIR) has been registered at the Civil Lines Police Station in Batala under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
“The module had attempted a grenade attack outside a liquor vend in Batala. The arrested accused were receiving direct instructions from Portugal-based Maninder Billa and BKI mastermind Mannu Agwan, who recently took operational charge following the arrest of Happy Passian in the USA,” said the DGP.
Batala Police have recovered a .30 bore pistol from the accused, and further investigations are underway, officials said.
