Punjab Police Foils Target Killings Plot Linked to Babbar Khalsa International

The Punjab Police have thwarted potential target killings by arresting Vikramjit Singh, a member of a terror module associated with Babbar Khalsa International. The module, led by USA-based terrorist Harpreet Singh alias Happy Passian and his Italy-based associate Resham Singh, was intercepted in Amritsar with weapons in possession.

The Punjab Police on Thursday announced they have averted potential target killings by arresting Vikramjit Singh, a member of a terror module backed by the banned Khalistani outfit Babbar Khalsa International (BKI).

Operating from the USA, wanted terrorist Harpreet Singh alias Happy Passian, along with his Italy-based associate Resham Singh, was directing the module, revealed Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav.

The suspect, Vikramjit Singh, is a resident of Ghaniye Ke Bangar in Batala. Police recovered a .32 bore pistol, magazines, live cartridges, and an empty bullet shell from his possession.

DGP Yadav stated that the State Special Operation Cell (SSOC) Amritsar had received intelligence indicating that Harpreet Singh and Resham Singh were planning a significant criminal operation in Punjab. They had dispatched their foot soldier Vikramjit Singh, who was apprehended while traveling on Chamrang Road, Amritsar.

Preliminary investigations indicate that Vikramjit was executing illegal activities under the instructions of his foreign-based handlers. More investigations are underway to uncover further details, the DGP said.

Assistant Inspector General of Police Sukhminder Singh Mann added that Vikramjit had been in contact with Resham Singh for five to six years. A few months ago, Resham introduced him to Harpreet Singh to work as his foot soldier. Harpreet arranged weapon deliveries, and Vikramjit recently collected a consignment to carry out Passian's plans, Mann said.

A case has been registered under Section 25 of the Arms Act and sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Act in Amritsar.

(With inputs from agencies.)