Punjab Police Busts ISI-Backed Cross-Border Terror Module in Major Amritsar Operation
The Counter Intelligence Wing of Punjab Police has successfully dismantled a dangerous cross-border terror module with alleged links to Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), making a significant arrest and recovering substantial weaponry in Amritsar. Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav announced the breakthrough on Thursday, revealing that authorities have apprehended one accused individual and seized four P-86 hand grenades along with two foreign-made pistols and accompanying ammunition from his possession.
Accused Identified as Sagar Singh from Amritsar's Galluwal
The arrested individual has been identified as Sagar Singh, a resident of Galluwal in Amritsar. The operation was conducted jointly by the State Special Operations Cell (SSOC) units from both Amritsar and Mohali, demonstrating coordinated intelligence efforts across Punjab's security apparatus.
Links to Chandigarh Grenade Attack Uncovered
DGP Yadav disclosed that preliminary investigations have revealed disturbing connections between the busted module and previous terror activities. The accused was allegedly acting on instructions from foreign-based handlers and has established links with the terror module responsible for the grenade attack in Chandigarh. Authorities are continuing their investigation to identify, track, and apprehend other members of this dangerous network.
Operational Details: How the Module Was Busted
Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Sukhminder Singh Mann provided detailed operational insights, explaining that specific intelligence indicated a consignment comprising hand grenades and arms-ammunition had been pushed from Pakistan into Indian territory. Indian security counterparts successfully intercepted this shipment, which was intended for planning a terror attack. Acting swiftly on this critical information, authorities launched an operation that culminated in the arrest of the accused from Khasa-Ram Tirath Road in Amritsar.
Social Media Recruitment and Financial Motivation
The investigation has further revealed that the arrested accused initially established contact with a foreign-based entity through social media platforms in January 2026. He subsequently began working on instructions from these handlers, retrieving and delivering consignments of arms and ammunition in exchange for monetary compensation per delivery. According to police statements, his handler motivated him with promises of lucrative payments in return for completing these dangerous tasks.
Legal Proceedings and Charges Filed
A comprehensive case has been registered at the SSOC Amritsar police station under multiple sections of relevant legislation:
- Section 4 of the Explosive Substances Act
- Section 25 (1) (d) of the Arms Act
- Section 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)
This legal action underscores the seriousness of the charges and the determined approach of Punjab Police in combating cross-border terrorism threats through both operational and judicial means.
