Punjab Cops Bust ISI-Backed BKI Terror Module, Foils Planned I-Day Attacks; 5 Operatives Held

Last Updated:August 12, 2025, 11:51 IST

The group had allegedly conspired to attack a liquor store in SBS Nagar recently and had further instructions to carry out strikes on Independence Day

Punjab cops arrested five BKI operatives | Image: Representative

The Counter-Intelligence unit in Jalandhar and SBS Nagar Police have dismantled a Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terror network allegedly backed by Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).

The module was being operated by foreign-based handlers Mannu Agwan, Gopi Nawashehria and Zeeshan Akhtar under the directions of Pakistan-based BKI operative Harwinder Rinda.

According to police, five operatives were apprehended from Tonk and Jaipur districts of Rajasthan, successfully averting planned strikes.

The group had allegedly conspired to attack a liquor store in SBS Nagar recently and had further instructions to carry out strikes on Independence Day.

“The arrested accused were receiving direct instructions from foreign-based Zeeshan Akhtar and BKI mastermind Mannu Agwan, who is working in close coordination with Pak-based BKI operative Harwinder Rinda," police said.

During one recovery operation, an accused opened fire on police and sustained injuries in retaliatory action. He is currently admitted to Civil Hospital, SBS Nagar.

An FIR has been registered at PS City Nawashehar, SBS Nagar, under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Explosive Substances Act.

Police recovered one 86P hand grenade, a .30 bore pistol with two live cartridges, and two empty shells of .30 bore from the accused.

The Punjab Police stated it “remains committed to neutralising terror networks and ensuring peace and public safety in the state."

Location :

Punjab, India, India

First Published:

August 12, 2025, 11:51 IST

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