‘ISI-backed’ module busted in Punjab

Chandigarh: The Punjab police claimed to have busted a terror module by arresting three men, who allegedly had been trained by Pakistan’s ISI. Cops said the accused were directly linked with the International Sikh Youth Federation, an ISI-backed outfit.

Chandigarh, June 4: The Punjab police on Sunday claimed to have busted a third terror module within a fortnight after arresting three persons who were allegedly trained by Pakistan’s ISI and tasked to carry out attacks in the country.

The accused Gurdial Singh, Jagroop Singh and Satwinder Singh were arrested on Saturday. They were directly linked to the International Sikh Youth Federation (ISYF), an ISI-backed outfit.

“They were trained by the ISI and tasked to carry out terror attacks and target various ‘antipanthic and anti-Sikh forces/individuals’ by Pakistan-based ISYF chief Lakhbir Rode, and Harmeet Singh alias Happy alias PHD,” a Punjab police spokesperson said.

He said that the “major breakthrough” was achieved by the security forces, who were maintaining vigil on the occasion of the 33rd anniversary of Operation Bluestar.

According to the police, preliminary investigations have revealed that on May 21 the BSF had seized a consignment of arms and ammunition from near the international border in Amritsar. It was supplied by the ISYF.