In a major breakthrough, Punjab Police, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, has successfully arrested two accused — Lovedeep Singh @ Love and Tek Chand @ Tinku — in Gurdaspur. According to DGP Punjab Police, both were being handled by foreign-based radicalised gangsters Gurdev Jassal and Gurlal @ Gullu, associated with the banned terrorist outfit Babbar Khalsa International (BKI).
Bhagwant Mann hails Punjab Police for major breakthrough
The investigation has revealed that the accused were assigned to execute targeted killings of rival gang members in Punjab, as part of a wider conspiracy aimed at disturbing peace and instilling fear across the state. This operation highlights the growing concern over the increasing nexus between gangsters and terror groups, often funded and directed by handlers based abroad.
Two accused linked to Babbar Khalsa International arrested in Gurdaspur
During the operation, the police recovered three .32 calibre pistols and several live cartridges, indicating that the accused were fully prepared to carry out their mission. Further investigations are underway to identify their local contacts, sources of arms supply, and potential future targets.
Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann commended the Punjab Police for their swift and effective action, stating that the state will not tolerate any attempt to destabilize peace and harmony. He reiterated that his government remains fully committed to eradicating the gangster-terror ecosystem from Punjab.
The DGP assured that intensive operations are ongoing to dismantle such networks and prevent the radicalization of youth by international terror handlers. He further emphasized that collaboration with central agencies will be strengthened to ensure that those operating from abroad are also brought to justice.
This latest success adds to a series of proactive operations by Punjab Police aimed at restoring law and order and safeguarding the state’s long-standing reputation for unity and resilience.
