2 operatives of terror module arrested in Ferozepur; IED seized
DGP Gaurav Yadav says the accused, Jagga Singh and Manjinder Singh, were key operatives of the terror module operated by Germany-based Goldy Dhillon
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Two operatives of a terror module were arrested and an improvised explosive device (IED) containing RDX was seized, a senior Punjab Police official on Sunday said.
DGP Gaurav Yadav said Jagga Singh and Manjinder Singh were key operatives of the terror module operated by Germany-based Gurpreet Singh alias Goldy Dhillon, who is a close operative of Goldy Brar-Lawrence Bishnoi gang.
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"In a major breakthrough, Counter Intelligence, #Ferozepur arrests Jagga Singh and Manjinder Singh, key operatives of a terror module operated by #Germany-based Gurpreet Singh @ Goldy Dhillon, a close operative of Goldy Brar-Lawrence Bishnoi gang and foils plans of #Pakistan's ISI to disturb peace and harmony in the region," he said in a post on X.
The DGP said a 2.8 kg IED containing 1.6 kg RDX and a remote control have been seized from them.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the IED was intended for a targeted terror attack, he added.
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Yadav said the NIA has declared a reward of Rs 10 lakh on Dhillon.
A case has been registered under the Explosive Substances Act.
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