Archive · 20 Aug 2025
Punjab Terrorists and Criminals Use 'Dead Letter Box' Tactics
Imagine spies passing secret messages or things to each other without meeting.
They use a 'Dead Letter Box,' like a secret hiding spot.
Terrorists and criminals in Punjab are doing the same, attracting young people with money promises.
They hide money or weapons at certain spots, using social media to tell them where.
This way, they avoid getting caught.
This method, called 'Dead Letter Box,' has been used in many attacks, including a police headquarters and grenade attacks.
Terrorists and criminals in Punjab use 'Dead Letter Box' (DLB) tactics to recruit youth.
DLB involves hiding money or items at landmarks to avoid direct contact and surveillance.
Poor and unemployed youth are primary targets, lured with promises of money.
At least 27 DLB incidents have been recorded in the last 1.5 years.
The RPG attack in Mohali and grenade attacks in border areas used this strategy.
- Who
- Terrorists, criminals, poor and unemployed youth, pro-Khalistan groups (BKI, SFJ), and criminal gangs (Lawrence Bishnoi, Goldy Brar).
- What
- The use of 'Dead Letter Box' (DLB) tactics by terrorists and criminals to recruit youth for illegal activities.
- When
- At least 27 incidents recorded in the last 1.5 years; 2022 attack on police intelligence headquarters.
- Where
- Punjab, India.
- Why
- To execute terror and criminal activities by avoiding direct contact and surveillance.
Terrorist and Criminal Groups
Law Enforcement
Operational Strategy
Terrorist and Criminal Groups
Use 'Dead Letter Box' strategy for covert operations.
Law Enforcement
N/A
- Tactic Name
- Dead Letter Box (DLB)
- Purpose
- Exchange items/info without direct contact
- Targets
- Poor and unemployed youth
- Groups Involved
- Terrorist and Criminal Gangs
- Incidents Recorded
- At least 27 (in last 1.5 years)