NIA arrests key operative linked to terrorist Lakhbir Sandhu in multi-state raid
Jun 20, 2024
New Delhi [India], June 20 : Cracking down on proscribed terror outfit Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday conducted multi-state searches and arrested a key operative linked with designated terrorist Lakhbir Singh Sandhu alias Landa.
The anti-terror agency made the arrest during searches at the premises connected with 10 suspects across Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Punjab, leading to the arrest of Jaspreet Singh from district Ferozepur (Punjab).
The NIA seized one 32-bore revolver, 69 cartridges of various bores, 100 gm heroin, 100 gm opium, Rs 2,20,500 cash and various digital devices from Jaspreet, who was found to be associated with the foreign-based terrorist Landa.
NIA had registered the case (RC-21/2023/NIA/DLI) suo moto on July 10 last year, and investigations revealed the involvement of Landa in terror conspiracies of the banned Khalistani terrorist organisation.
In addition to terror conspiracies, the NIA said it found evidence of smuggling and supply of arms and ammunition across international borders and inter-state boundaries by these terrorists.
"These terrorists were also found involved in transferring funds to their associates through various channels for carrying out terrorist acts," added the agency.
