Archive · 8 Nov 2025
Two Arrested in Punjab for Alleged Links to Khalistan Liberation Force
Police in Punjab have arrested two men, Bikramjit Singh and Karanbir Singh, who they believe are connected to a group called the Khalistan Liberation Force.
Police say these men were getting weapons from other countries and were told what to do by people outside of India.
They are also suspected in the killing of a man named Malkit Singh and one of the men, Bikramjit, might have been involved in an older attack.
The police found several guns and bullets with the arrested men.
They believe these arrests have stopped serious crimes from happening in the state.
One of the accused, Bikramjit, has a criminal record.
The police made the arrests after getting tips and finding the men in different villages near Amritsar.
Two Amritsar residents, Bikramjit Singh and Karanbir Singh, arrested for alleged ties to Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF).
Police claim the accused acted on directions from foreign handlers to procure illegal weapons from across the border.
Multiple firearms, including foreign-made pistols, and 20 cartridges were seized from the arrested individuals.
The duo are allegedly involved in the murder of Malkit Singh and one accused (Bikramjit) has a history linked to a 2018 grenade attack.
Punjab Police stated the arrests have thwarted sensational crimes planned in the state.
- Who
- Bikramjit Singh and Karanbir Singh, residents of Amritsar
- What
- Arrested for alleged association with the Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF) and procurement of illegal weapons. Allegedly involved in murder and a past grenade attack.
- When
- Arrests made on Saturday; murder occurred on November 1.
- Where
- Amritsar, Punjab
- Why
- Allegedly acting on the directions of foreign handlers to carry out criminal activities and sensational crimes in Punjab.
Accused Operatives
Punjab Police
Alleged Association and Activities
Accused Operatives
The arrested individuals are allegedly associated with the Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF) and acted on directions from foreign handlers to procure illegal weapons for criminal activities in Punjab. They are also allegedly involved in the murder of Malkit Singh.
Punjab Police
Punjab Police claim to have arrested two operatives linked to the KLF, thwarting sensational crimes. They state one of the accused has a history of cases under the Explosives and Arms Act, including involvement in a 2018 grenade attack.
- Arrested Individuals
- Bikramjit Singh (Dhariwal village) and Karanbir Singh (Saisra Kalan village)
- Alleged Affiliation
- Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF)
- Weapons Seized
- Foreign-made .30 calibre PX5 pistol, .30 calibre pistol, foreign-made .45 calibre pistol, .32 calibre pistol, revolver, and 20 cartridges
- Alleged Involvement
- Murder of Malkit Singh; 2018 grenade attack on a religious place (Bikramjit Singh)
- Source of Weapons
- Across the border
- Location of Arrests
- Amritsar, Punjab
