2 operatives of terror module held with IED containing RDX, says Punjab police

NEW DELHI: Punjab Police arrested two operatives of a terror module and recovered an improvised explosive device containing RDX in Chandigarh on Sunday. The accused, Jagga Singh and Manjinder Singh, were key operatives of a terror module operated by Germany-based Gurpreet Singh, also known as Goldy Dhillon, who is closely associated with the Goldy Brar-Lawrence Bishnoi gang . The arrests were made by Counter Intelligence, Ferozepur, as announced by Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav.

"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," Yadav posted on X. Police recovered a 2.8 kg IED containing 1.



6 kg RDX and a remote control from the accused. Initial investigation revealed the IED was intended for a targeted terror attack . The National Investigation Agency has announced a reward of Rs 10 lakh for information leading to Dhillon's arrest.

Authorities have registered a case under the Explosive Substances Act against the accused..