Chandigarh, Oct 9 (IANS) In a major breakthrough against Pakistan’s ISI-backed terror network, Counter Intelligence Jalandhar busted a Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terror module operated by UK-based handlers Nishan Jaurian and Adesh Jamarai on the directions of BKI mastermind Harwinder Singh Rinda, Punjab Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said on Thursday.
The police recovered 2.5 kg IED (Improvised Explosive Device)/RDX and one remote control from BKI operatives Gurjinder Singh and Diwan Singh, who were apprehended from Jalandhar.
Preliminary Investigation revealed that the IED was intended for a targeted terror attack.
A First Information Report (FIR) has been registered in Amritsar under relevant Sections of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and the Explosives Substances Act.
Last month, DGP Yadav chaired a state-level law and order meeting with all senior officers up to the rank of Station House Officers (SHOs) to devise a comprehensive action plan to ensure a forthcoming peaceful festive season.
He gave a free hand to the officers to fearlessly deal with gangsters and anti-social elements.
“Accountability of every officer from the rank of Constable to the SSP will be fixed and no laxity will be tolerated on the gangster and drug fronts,” he warned at the virtual meeting with officers on September 30.
He stressed the need for professional investigation to establish linkages to identify the source of consignments and reach the “big fish”.
He directed that seized mobile phones of notorious suppliers should be sent for forensic analysis to expose the chain and make further arrests.
He also asked officials to identify associates of gangsters and put them behind bars.
“You have full protection and support from the department. Deal with the gangsters fearlessly,” he said.
The DGP also reiterated the government’s commitment of zero tolerance towards corruption, stating that anyone, irrespective of their rank, found involved in corruption would be dealt with strictly and exemplary action would be taken.
--IANS
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