Archive · 13 Aug 2025
Punjab Police Busts BKI Terror Module; 5 Arrested
Punjab Police captured five people in Rajasthan, including three youths, who were part of a group called Babbar Khalsa International (BKI).
This group was planning to throw grenades, especially around Independence Day.
They also attacked a liquor store.
The police found a grenade and a gun.
The people arrested were taking orders from handlers outside India, including some based in Pakistan.
One person was hurt when they tried to shoot at the police.
Police are investigating to find out who else was involved.
Punjab Police arrested five Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) operatives in Rajasthan.
Three of the arrested individuals are juveniles.
The module was directed by foreign-based handlers, including Mannu Agwan, Gopi Nawanshehria, Zeeshan Akhtar and Harwinder Singh alias Rinda.
Police recovered a hand grenade and a pistol with ammunition from the suspects.
The module planned grenade attacks in the lead up to Independence Day and also attacked a liquor store.
- Who
- Punjab Police, BKI operatives, and foreign-based handlers.
- What
- Punjab Police busted an ISI-backed BKI terror module and arrested five operatives.
- When
- Before and leading up to Independence Day.
- Where
- Rajasthan and SBS Nagar (Punjab), India.
- Why
- To prevent planned attacks and combat terrorism.
- Terrorist Group
- Babbar Khalsa International (BKI)
- Supporting Agency
- ISI
- Location of Arrests
- Tonk & Jaipur districts of Rajasthan
- Planned Target
- Independence Day attacks and liquor store
- Recovered Weapons
- Hand grenade, pistol, ammunition
- Injured Operative
- Sonu alias Kali
- Foreign-based Handlers
- Mannu Agwan, Gopi Nawanshehria, Zeeshan Akhtar, Harwinder Singh alias Rinda
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