Archive · 8 Jan 2026
Punjab Police Arrest Two in Targeted Killing Plot
Punjab Police arrested two men who were planning to kill someone important.
These men were talking to bad people in the UK and Germany who told them what to do.
The police found a gun and some bullets with the men.
The police are still looking into who else might be involved.
A day before, the police also stopped another group from killing someone and found four guns.
The police have a special phone number where people can call if they know about bad things happening.
Punjab Police arrested two men planning a targeted killing on the directions of foreign-based handlers.
One 9 mm pistol and five cartridges were recovered from the accused.
The men were in contact with UK and Germany-based handlers linked to the Khalistan Commando Force (KCF).
The accused had conducted reconnaissance of government and prominent offices in Ludhiana.
A day earlier, three accused linked to the Arsh Dalla gang were arrested for planning a targeted killing.
- Who
- Two men were arrested by Punjab Police for plotting a targeted killing.
- What
- The men were planning a targeted killing on the directions of foreign-based handlers.
- When
- The arrests were made on Wednesday, January 7, 2024.
- Where
- The operation was conducted in Chandigarh, Punjab.
- Why
- The men were in contact with UK and Germany-based handlers associated with the Khalistan Commando Force (KCF).
- Location
- Chandigarh, Punjab
- Date
- Wednesday, January 7, 2024
- Accused
- Two unidentified men
- Weapons Recovered
- One 9 mm pistol, five cartridges
- Linked Groups
- Khalistan Commando Force (KCF)
- FIR Registered
- Yes, in Mohali
- Additional Arrests
- Three accused linked to Arsh Dalla gang
Sources
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