Punjab Police secure deportation of two KZF operatives from Malaysia
Chandigarh, June 19
In a major intelligence-led operation, Punjab Police, with the cooperation of Central agencies and the Royal Malaysia Police, have secured the deportation of two wanted operatives linked to the banned Khalistan Zindabad Force from Malaysia, Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said on Friday.
The accused were apprehended by Punjab Police at Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) in New Delhi upon their arrival and brought to Punjab for further investigation.
The two accused have been identified as Gurwinder Singh of Ambala and Manjeet Singh of Patiala. Both were key Malaysia-based operatives of a KZF-backed terror module involved in targeting critical railway infrastructure, including the dedicated freight corridor lines in Punjab.
Earlier, Punjab Police had successfully busted the terror module responsible for the IED blast on the railway freight corridor line near Sirhind in Fatehgarh Sahib on January 23, and the attempted explosion on the same corridor near Shambhu in Patiala district on April 27.
During the investigation, four accused were arrested, and significant militant hardware was recovered, including an RPG launcher, an IED, RDX, hand grenades, and high-end pistols with ammunition.
Subsequent investigations into the transnational conspiracy uncovered the involvement of KZF handlers and financial facilitators operating from Malaysia, DGP Yadav wrote on X.
The deported accused were found to be instrumental in channelling terror funds through offshore accounts to KZF operatives in Punjab, facilitating plans to execute terrorist attacks and disturb peace and public order in the state.
Both accused were produced before the competent court in Patiala on June 18 and have been remanded to police custody for further interrogation.
Investigations are ongoing to unravel the broader network and identify all individuals involved in the conspiracy.
Punjab Police claim they are firmly committed to dismantling terrorist ecosystems, disrupting terror financing networks, and safeguarding the peace, security, and harmony of Punjab.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Impressive coordination between Indian and Malaysian authorities. The transnational nature of these terror networks is concerning. Hope the investigation leads to all the facilitators in Malaysia as well.
Good job by the police! But I wish they would also focus on why young Punjabis are getting radicalized in the first place. Jobs, education, and a sense of belonging matter. Arresting is one thing, prevention is another.
Finally some real action against the Khalistani elements hiding abroad. For years they've been operating from Canada, UK, and Malaysia with impunity. This deportation is a strong message - your foreign safe havens are not safe anymore! 💪
As someone who works in law enforcement, I appreciate the detailed operational account. The use of offshore accounts for terror financing is a global challenge. Good to see India's police adapting to counter these modern threats.
I'm from Punjab and this is reassuring. The targeting of railway infrastructure could have caused massive loss of life. But I'm also a bit skeptical - we've heard such claims before. Let's wait for the courts to prove their guilt. Justice should be fair.
Shocking that they had RPG launchers! Thank God the police busted this module before any major attack
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