Punjab Police dismantled a terror module linked to foreign-based terrorist Lakhbir Singh alias Landa, arresting four individuals after a brief exchange of fire in Tarn Taran, officials said on Thursday.
The module was reportedly operated by US-based Gurdev Singh alias Jaisal Chambhal and Canada-based Satbir alias Satta Naushehra, said DGP Gaurav Yadav.
The arrested individuals have been identified as Robinjeet Singh alias Robin, Harpreet Singh alias Happy, Navjot Singh alias Nav, and Jagdeep Singh alias Jagga. Police recovered two hand grenades, two sophisticated .30 bore pistols, ammunition, and three magazines from their possession.
During interrogation, the accused revealed that the weapons and explosives were supplied by Jaisal Chambhal and that they were plotting an attack at the behest of Chambhal and Naushehra. The suspects have been linked to multiple criminal cases, including extortion and gang-related violence.
Tarn Taran SSP Abhimanyu Rana detailed that police intercepted the suspects’ vehicle near Thathian Mahantan village on Sirhali Road. Upon being stopped, the accused opened fire, prompting retaliation. Robin sustained a bullet injury and was hospitalized. Subsequent interrogations led to the arrests of Navjot and Jagdeep, along with the recovery of additional weapons.
Further investigations are ongoing to uncover wider connections in the case.
