PK Jaiswar
Amritsar, August 19
Many offices of senior officials of the Punjab Police were on the target list of Pakistan-based terrorist groups. This came to light during the interrogation of the two suspects, including a cop, who were arrested by the police in connection with planting an IED under Sub-Inspector Dilbagh Singh’s vehicle.
The police had arrested Harpal Singh, a cop, and his relative Fatehdeep Singh in the case from the Delhi airport as they were fleeing the country.
Suspects reveal info during interrogation
- The information came to light during the interrogation of the two suspects, including a cop, who were arrested in connection with planting an IED under SI Dilbagh Singh’s vehicle
- A senior police official privy to the investigations said besides many policemen, a number of offices of Punjab Police officials were on the target of Pakistan-based terrorist Harwinder Singh Rinda and gangster Lakhbir Singh Landa
A senior police official privy to the investigations said besides many policemen, a number of offices of Punjab Police officials were on the target of Pakistan-based terrorist Harwinder Singh Rinda and gangster Lakhbir Singh Landa, who is currently residing in Canada. Landa is also the prime accused in the rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) blast at the headquarters of the Punjab Police intelligence wing in Mohali in May.
The police have also reportedly detained a Ludhiana resident in the case. He is close to Fatehdeep Singh. However, his role is being verified. The police also launched a manhunt to nab the duo who had planted the IED under the SI’s SUV.
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