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Punjab Police have successfully busted a target killing module in a major intelligence operation. Four individuals, including two juveniles, were arrested from Gurdaspur district with recovered weapons. The module was operating at the behest of foreign-based gangsters Nishan Singh and Sajan Masih. Investigations reveal one juvenile is Sajan Masih's cousin and handled weapon transportation for the gang.

Key Points: Punjab Police Bust Target Killing Module Arrest Four Including Juveniles

  • Two juveniles among four arrested in intelligence-led Punjab Police operation
  • Module linked to foreign-based gangsters Nishan Singh and Sajan Masih
  • Weapons recovered including two pistols and six cartridges
  • One juvenile is first cousin of absconder gangster Sajan Masih
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Punjab: Target killing module busted, two juveniles among four held

Punjab Police avert target killing, arrest 4 including 2 juveniles linked to foreign-based gangsters Nishan Singh and Sajan Masih. Weapons recovered in Gurdaspur operation.

"The accused were working at the behest of foreign-based gangsters, Nishan Singh, Shamsher Singh and Sajan Masih. - DGP Gaurav Yadav"

Chandigarh, Aug 26

In an intelligence-led operation, Punjab Police have averted a target killing by busting an organised crime module involved in multiple heinous crimes with the arrest of its four members, including two juveniles, Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said here on Tuesday.

Those arrested have been identified as Vishal Masih and Vishal William, along with two juveniles. They were arrested from Salimpur Afghana village in Gurdaspur district. The police have also recovered two .30 bore Star Mark pistols along with six cartridges from their possession.

DGP Yadav said preliminary investigations have revealed that the accused were working at the behest of foreign-based gangsters, Nishan Singh, Shamsher Singh and Sajan Masih. Crucial leads regarding other criminal activities across the state have also been unearthed.

Assistant Inspector General (Pathankot) Sukhminder Singh Mann said the probe has also revealed that one of the arrested juveniles is the first cousin of Sajan Masih and handles the transportation of weapons, explosives, etc, at Sajan’s behest.

Pertinently, Sajan Masih, alias Goru, is an absconder and wanted in an attempt to murder and an Arms Act case registered at the police station in Dera Baba Nanak in September 2023. After his arrest, Sajan had spent around two months in Gurdaspur jail, and after getting bail, he managed to flee from India.

Mann said during investigations, it has been revealed that one of the arrested juveniles conducted a recce of Hardeep Singh, who was later murdered, in Dera Baba Nanak in January 2024. The juvenile was then sent to a juvenile home, and after his release from the juvenile home, he resumed his criminal activities.

Similarly, on August 14, 2025, accused Vishal Masih, along with one of the arrested juveniles, travelled to Tanda, Hoshiarpur and fired gunshots at a property dealer in Hoshiarpur, resulting in injuries. This crime was also committed at the behest of their foreign-based handlers.

- IANS

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Priya S
Good work by Punjab Police! But the real problem is these foreign-based handlers operating with impunity. Our agencies need to work with international partners to bring them to justice.
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Aman W
The juvenile justice system needs serious reform. How can someone be sent to juvenile home and then immediately return to criminal activities? There should be proper rehabilitation programs.
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Sarah B
As someone living in Punjab, this is both scary and reassuring. Scary that such modules exist, but reassuring that our police are taking action. Hope they get to the root of this network.
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Vikram M
The fact that these criminals managed to get bail and flee the country shows loopholes in our legal system. Need stricter bail conditions for such serious offenses.
Nisha Z
While I appreciate the police work, I hope they're also focusing on preventing youth from getting radicalized. Poverty and lack of opportunities make young people vulnerable to such networks.

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