Two KZF-linked terror operatives deported from Malaysia: Punjab Police
Chandigarh, June 19
In a major intelligence-led operation, Punjab Police, in coordination with Central agencies and the Royal Malaysia Police, has secured the deportation of two wanted operatives linked to the banned Khalistan Zindabad Force from Malaysia, Director General of Police Punjab said on Friday.
The two accused, identified as Gurwinder Singh of Ambala and Manjeet Singh of Patiala, were apprehended by Punjab Police officials at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi upon their arrival and were subsequently brought to Punjab for further investigation, DGP Punjab Police said in a post on X.
According to the DGP, the duo served as key Malaysia-based operatives of a KZF-backed terror module allegedly involved in targeting critical railway infrastructure, including the Dedicated Freight Corridor lines in Punjab.
The DGP said Punjab Police had earlier busted the terror module responsible for an improvised explosive device (IED) blast on the Railway Freight Corridor line near Sirhind in Fatehgarh Sahib district on January 23, 2026, and an attempted explosion on the same corridor near Shambhu in Patiala district on April 27, 2026.
During the earlier operation, four accused were arrested, and a cache of militant hardware was recovered, including an RPG launcher, an IED, RDX, hand grenades, and sophisticated pistols along with ammunition, the DGP said.
The investigation into the transnational conspiracy subsequently revealed the alleged involvement of KZF handlers and financial facilitators operating from Malaysia. The deported accused were allegedly instrumental in channelling terror funds through offshore accounts to KZF operatives in Punjab and facilitating plans to carry out terrorist attacks aimed at disturbing peace and public order in the state.
The DGP further said that both accused were produced before a competent court in Patiala on June 18 and were remanded to police custody for further interrogation. "Investigations are ongoing to unravel the broader network and identify all individuals involved in the conspiracy," the DGP said.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Finally some concrete action! These KZF operatives were trying to destroy our railway infrastructure, which is the lifeline of our economy. I hope the interrogation reveals the full network and all the funders are brought to justice. No more soft approach on terrorism! 🇮🇳
Impressive coordination between Indian and Malaysian authorities. The use of IEDs and RPGs shows these groups are getting sophisticated funding. Glad they were caught before more damage was done.
While I appreciate the arrest, let's not forget that terrorism doesn't happen in a vacuum. What drives young men from Ambala and Patiala to join extremist groups abroad? We need to address socio-economic grievances and misinformation that fuels such radicalization. Otherwise, it's like cutting the leaves but leaving the roots intact.
साहब, Punjab Police ने एक बार फिर दिखा दिया कि वे कितने सक्षम हैं। Malaysia से इन आतंकियों को वापस लाना एक बड़ी कामयाबी है। लेकिन सरकार को चाहिए कि वह इन विदेशी नेटवर्क्स पर और नज़र रखे जो पंजाब की शांति को भंग करने की कोशिश कर रहे हैं। जय हिंद! 🇮🇳
This is a big win for our intelligence community. The fact that they caught them with RPGs and RDX is terrifying though. Our security forces deserve more appreciation for staying vigilant. Let's hope this leads to dismantling the entire KZF network operating from abroad.
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