Recently, in a joint operation the Counter Intelligence Wing of Punjab Police and Ludhiana Police solved the petrol bomb attacks incident that targeted the Shiv Sena leaders. Police has arrested four members of Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) module operated by foreign-based individuals named Harjit Singh alias Laddi, and Sabi. During the investigation, it was revealed that the men it took only Rs 65,000 to hire men for the petrol bomb attacks.
The money that was distributed between the attackers, was transferred to 4 bank accounts. These accounts are operated by the acquaintances of accused Ravinderpal Singh. Ludhiana police have approached the banks in order to get the details of the transactions.
A total of four suspects have been arrested in connection with the attacks. The accused have been identified as Jaswinder Singh, a resident of Boothgarh in Ludhiana, Ravinder Pal Singh, Manish Sahid and Anil Kumar. The police have recovered 2 mobile phones and seized a red coloured TVS Raider motorcycle (PB 32 AC 3770) which was used to commit the crimes.
These attacks include bombing at the residence of Shiv Sena leader Yogesh Bakshi on 16th October 2024, and at Harkirat Singh Khurana’s home in Model Town Extension, Ludhiana on 2nd November 2024.
Harjit Singh is one of the masterminds behind the module. He was also involved in the murder case of Vikas Prabhakar in Nangal, Punjab. He is a high-profile suspect, with a bounty of Rs 10 Lakhs announced by the National Investigation Agency (NIA). This operation has marked a significant step in curbing the terrorist activities in Punjab.
After confirming the arrests, Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav has praised the collaboration between Counter Intelligence and Ludhiana Police and has stated that this operation has significantly weakened terrorist attempts to create unrest in the region.
Authorities are now investigating backward and forward linkages related to the module, with additional arrests expected as they work to dismantle the network further.