Punjab Police say they have busted two cross-border terror modules linked to ISI and arrested nine people, including four minors, in Punjab. Police state that the initial investigation indicates the accused act on the directions of foreign-based ISI handlers, who were trying to recruit local youth for terror-related activities. Authorities say the probe identifies a planned attack at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar during student protests associated with the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). According to police, one module was apprehended from the Rajasansi area and involved Sukhman Singh and three minor accomplices. Police allege that Singh told investigators he was in contact with an ISI handler based in Pakistan and had been tasked with carrying out the attack, but he did not proceed due to heavy security. Authorities also say another accused in the probe from Uttar Pradesh was expected to supply weapons and explosives, and that the group returned to Punjab after the plan failed. Police add that a second module came to light during an investigation into suspicious CCTV cameras installed near railway tracks, with footage allegedly shared with foreign handlers. Authorities report the recovery of arms and ammunition, including pistols, petrol bottle bombs, and live cartridges.
Punjab Police bust two ISI-backed terror modules; nine arrested including four minors
Punjab Police say they have busted two cross-border terror modules linked to ISI and arrested nine people, including four minors, in Punjab. Police state that the initial investigation indicates the a...
- Punjab Police say they bust two cross-border terror modules linked to ISI.
- Nine people are arrested, including four minors.
- Police allege foreign-based ISI handlers directed recruitment of local youth for terror activities.
- One alleged target is an attack at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar during CJP-linked student protests.
- Recovered items include illegal pistols, petrol bottle bombs, and live cartridges; police also mention surveillance cameras near railway tracks.
New Delhi: Punjab Police on Tuesday said that it has busted two ISI-backed cross-border terror modules and nabbed nine accused, including four juveniles, with arms and ammunition.Police said the initial probe found that foreign-based ISI handlers of the accused were trying to recruit local youth for carrying out terror-related activities, including an attack at Delhi's Jantar Mantar during the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) led student protests."In a big breakthrough, Amritsar Commissionerate Police busted two ISI-backed cross-border terror modules, apprehended nine accused, including four juveniles, and recovered 3 illegal pistols, 4 petrol bottle bombs, and 9 live cartridges," Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said.VIDEO | Amritsar, Punjab: Punjab Police have busted two ISI-backed cross border terror modules and apprehended nine accused, including four juveniles.The investigation also uncovered the installation of surveillance cameras near railway tracks, with footage allegedly shared… pic.twitter.com/ziAuObFLFd— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 5, 2026 The first module was caught from the Rajasansi area. It included Sukhman Singh and his three minor accomplices, according to the police. Police claimed that the module was tasked with carrying out an attack at Delhi's Jantar Mantar during the recent student protests led by CJP.Alleged attack plot revealedDuring questioning, Singh revealed that he was in touch with an ISI handler based in Pakistan and had been tasked with carrying out an attack at Jantar Mantar during the recent protest, police said.Hundreds Protest At Jantar Mantar, Demand Navi Mumbai Airport Be Named After D B PatilSukhman, according to the police, also confessed that he had gone to the national capital with his associates but could not carry out the attack due to heavy security.During interrogation, it was revealed that an accomplice from Uttar Pradesh was supposed to provide weapons and explosives to Sukhman and his associates for the Jantar Mantar attack, but the plan did not succeed due to the security arrangements, and they all returned to Punjab, police said.The probe also revealed that the accused had been assigned the task of conducting a recce of police buildings and police personnel in Punjab.Second module uncoveredThe second module was busted during the probe into suspicious CCTV cameras installed near some railway tracks that were discovered last month.The probe also uncovered that the footage from such cameras near railway tracks was allegedly being shared with foreign handlers, the DGP said.Accused identifiedAmong those arrested are Vansh Kumar (19) and Anmol Singh alias Sahil (20) of Patti in Tarn Taran; Harman Singh alias Hammu (24), Sukhdev Singh (30), and Sukhman Singh (19) of Amritsar. The remaining four accused are juveniles, police said.
4 hours agoPunjab Police said it has busted two ISI-backed cross-border terror modules and arrested 9 accused, including four juveniles, with arms and ammunition
4 hours agoPreliminary investigation reveals that the accused were acting at the behest of foreign-based ISI handlers, who were attempting to recruit local youth to carry out terror-related activities
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