Archive · 8 Sep 2025
US-Based Terrorist Trained Attackers in Chandigarh via Video Call
In September 2024, a grenade was thrown at a retired police officer's house in Chandigarh.
The attack was planned by Harpreet Singh Passia, a terrorist based in the US.
He used video calls to train Rohan and Vishal Masih on how to use the grenade.
Passia, linked to the Babbar Khalsa International, worked with Harvinder Singh Sandhu, based in Pakistan.
Passia provided money, weapons and training for the attack, instructing the attackers to watch YouTube videos.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) took over the case, which led to the arrest of Passia by the FBI.
Harpreet Singh Passia, based in the US, is accused of training the attackers via video call.
The grenade attack occurred on September 11, 2024, in Chandigarh.
Passia is linked to Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) and worked with Harvinder Singh Sandhu.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) investigated the attack.
The attackers received funds, weapons, and training from Passia.
- Who
- Harpreet Singh (Happy Passia) and Harvinder Singh Sandhu (Rinda) allegedly orchestrated the attack, training Rohan and Vishal Masih.
- What
- A grenade attack on a retired Punjab Police officer's house in Chandigarh.
- When
- September 11, 2024.
- Where
- Chandigarh, India.
- Why
- The attack was allegedly orchestrated by Rinda and Passia, associated with BKI, with the aim of creating an independent Khalistan.
- Attack Date
- September 11, 2024
- Location
- Chandigarh, India
- Accused Trainer
- Harpreet Singh alias Happy Passia
- Accused Attackers
- Rohan Masih and Vishal Masih
- Group Involved
- Babbar Khalsa International (BKI)