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ISI-backed terror module busted ahead of I-Day celebrations in Punjab

Punjab Police on August 14, 2022 said they along with the Delhi police have busted a Pakistan-Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) backed terror module with the arrest of four members associated with foreign-based gangsters, ahead of the Independence day.

State Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said the accused were associated with Canada-based gangster Arshdeep Singh alias Arsh Dala and Austraila-based gangster Gurjant Singh alias Janta. “They were apprehended from Delhi during the intel-led operation carried out by the Counter-Intelligence unit of Punjab Police with the help of Delhi Police,” he said.

The Police have also recovered three hand-grenades (P-86), one IED and two 9mm pistols along with 40 live cartridges from the possession of arrested persons, he added.

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