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Punjab Police Net 3 SFJ Operatives Amid Pro-Khalistan School Vandalism

Punjab Police have made significant arrests in connection with pro-Khalistan vandalism at schools. The three operatives were caught writing inflammatory slogans on school walls in Bathinda and Ferozepur districts. Investigation reveals they were acting on directions from foreign-based handlers and receiving payments for their activities. Police recovered crucial evidence including mobile phones that helped track down the accused.

Key Points: Punjab Police Arrest 3 Sikhs for Justice Members in Bathinda

  • Three SFJ operatives arrested for vandalizing school walls with pro-Khalistan slogans
  • Mobile phones and dongle device recovered from accused possession
  • Accused received Rs 2,000 payment from foreign-based handler Pawanpreet Singh
  • Police investigation reveals foreign funding for anti-national activities
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Three operatives of 'Sikhs for Justice' in Punjab Police net

Punjab Police apprehend three SFJ operatives for writing pro-Khalistan slogans on school walls, recovering mobile phones and revealing foreign funding links.

"Evidence indicates they were receiving foreign funding for these unlawful activities - DGP Gaurav Yadav"

Chandigarh, Oct 31

Punjab Police apprehended three operatives of the banned Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) for writing pro-Khalistan slogans on walls of schools in Punjab, said Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav here on Friday.

New York-based SFJ is backed by mastermind Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a dual US-Canadian citizen designated a terrorist by the Indian government. Those arrested have been identified as Navjot Singh, alias Jota (24), and Gurpreet Singh (26), both residents of Kaliaewala village in Ferozepur; and Harjinder Singh, a resident of Mananwala in Bathinda.

The Police have also recovered four mobile phones and one dongle device from their possession.

As per information, Pro-Khalistani slogans were found written on the walls of two schools, including a school at Mananwala village on the intervening night of October 19 and 20.

DGP Yadav said preliminary investigation has revealed that the arrested accused painted inflammatory slogans aimed at inciting public unrest and promoting anti-national sentiments.

Evidence indicates they were receiving foreign funding for these unlawful activities, he said.

The police acted swiftly and ensured that no anti-national activity goes unchecked, said the DGP, adding the Counter Intelligence of Bathinda and Bathinda Police jointly carried out the investigation in a professional and scientific manner to bring the culprits to justice.

Sharing operational details, Senior Superintendent of Police (Bathinda) Amneet Kondal said following technical leads, police teams had managed to apprehend two accused -- Navjot and Gurpreet Singh, who are main accused in writing slogan at the PM Kendriya Vidyalaya in Bhissiana village.

She said following the further investigations police teams have also arrested accused Harjinder Singh, who wrote slogans at wall of a School at Mananwala village.

The SSP said during questioning the accused revealed that they had written the slogans on the walls following the directions of foreign-based individual identified as Pawanpreet Singh alias Deep Chahal, a close aide of Pannun, in lieu of money.

Sharing more details, Assistant Inspector General Avneet Kaur Sidhu said accused Harjinder has revealed that accused Navjot had introduced him to Pawanpreet Singh, alias Deep Chahal, who directed him to write the slogan for which he was paid Rs 2,000.

- IANS

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Priya S
Writing slogans on school walls for just ₹2000? This shows how cheaply some people are willing to compromise national security. Shameful! Foreign funding is clearly being used to misguide our youth.
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Michael C
While I support action against genuine threats, we must ensure due process is followed. The term "anti-national" is sometimes used too loosely. Hope the evidence is solid and transparent.
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Shreya B
These foreign-based elements sitting comfortably abroad while using poor youth as pawns. The real culprits like Pannun need to be brought to justice. Our agencies should work with international partners.
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Aman W
Punjab has suffered enough from violence in the past. We don't need these foreign-funded elements trying to disrupt our peace again. Youth should focus on education and employment, not destructive activities.
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Nisha Z
The police action is commendable but we need long-term solutions. Better employment opportunities and de-radicalization programs are needed to prevent youth from falling for such traps. 🏫

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