Punjab Police bust terror module operated by Germany-based Gurpreet Singh

IANS April 13, 2025 201 views

Punjab Police have successfully disrupted a potentially dangerous terror module with transnational connections operating from Germany. The operation led to the arrest of two key operatives from Fatehgarh Sahib district, who were carrying a significant IED with RDX explosives. DGP Gaurav Yadav revealed the module was working under the direction of Goldy Dhillon, who is linked to the Goldy Brar-Lawrence Bishnoi gang and allegedly operating on instructions from Pakistan's ISI. Investigations are ongoing to uncover the full extent of their anti-national activities and potential planned attacks.

"With busting of this module, Punjab Police have foiled plans of Pakistan-based ISI to disturb peace and harmony in the region" - DGP Gaurav Yadav
Chandigarh, April 13: Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said here on Sunday that amid the ongoing drive, the state police have averted a possible targeted terror attack by busting a terror module being operated by Germany-based Gurpreet Singh alias Goldy Dhillon, with the arrest of its two key operatives.

Key Points

1

Punjab Police dismantle terror module operated from Germany

2

Arrested two key operatives with 2.8 kg IED containing RDX

3

Module linked to Goldy Brar-Lawrence Bishnoi gang

4

NIA declares Rs 10 lakh reward on Goldy Dhillon

The police have seized one 2.8 kg improvised explosive device (IED) containing 1.6 kg RDX along with a remote control from their possession.

The operation was conducted jointly by teams of Counter Intelligence Ferozepur and State Special Operating cell of SAS Nagar.

Those arrested have been identified as Jagga Singh and Manjinder Singh, both resident of Fatehgarh Sahib district.

They have a criminal history and were previously involved in multiple narcotics-related cases.

DGP Yadav said the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has declared Rs 10 lakh reward on accused Goldy Dhillon, who is a key operative of Goldy Brar-Lawrence Bishnoi gang.

"With busting of this module, Punjab Police have foiled plans of Pakistan-based ISI to disturb peace and harmony in the region," he added.

The DGP said that preliminary investigations also revealed that accused Gurpreet Singh has recently been involved in conspiring attacks and deadly attacks on influential persons in the state.

At present, he is working at the behest of Pakistan's ISI.

Further investigations are underway to probe links to their transnational networks and involvement in anti-national activities, he added.

Sharing operation details, Assistant Inspector General Gursevak Singh Brar said the police teams had received reliable inputs that the accused Jagga Singh and Manjinder Singh are allegedly working on the directions of Goldy Dhillon and have recently retrieved the a consignment of explosives, which they are going to deliver to their unknown associate in their Hyundai Venue car.

Acting swiftly, police teams from Ferozepur and SAS Nagar arrested both the accused from the Sirhind area in Fatehgarh Sahib and recovered IED from their vehicle, he added.

Reader Comments

R
Rajiv K.
Great work by Punjab Police! 👏 These timely actions are crucial to maintain peace in our state. Hope they get to the bottom of this network soon.
P
Priya S.
Scary to think how much damage that IED could have caused. Thank God the police acted on time. These foreign-based operatives need to be brought to justice.
A
Amarjeet B.
While I appreciate the police action, I wish they'd share more details about how these criminals with narcotics history got involved in terror activities. There might be bigger systemic issues here.
K
Kiran J.
The ISI never stops trying to destabilize Punjab. We need more vigilance and better coordination between state and central agencies to counter these threats.
H
Harpreet M.
That's some serious firepower they recovered! 1.6kg RDX is no joke. Makes you wonder how many more such modules might be active. Stay safe everyone!
S
Simran D.
The police deserve appreciation for this operation. But I hope they also focus on rehabilitating youth who get trapped in these criminal networks. Prevention is as important as enforcement.

We welcome thoughtful discussions from our readers. Please keep comments respectful and on-topic.

Leave a Comment

Your email won't be published

Tags:
Punjab Police Terror Module ISI Goldy Dhillon Terrorism Counter Intelligence Germany Plot
You May Like!