Patiala , 29 April (H.S.): In a significant breakthrough against terror networks operating in Punjab, state police, in coordination with the State Special Operations Cell (SSOC) Amritsar, have foiled a major terror conspiracy and recovered a substantial cache of arms and explosives from Tarn Taran district. The operation comes in the wake of the recent attempted IED blast on the Shambhu railway track, highlighting the continued threat posed by cross-border terror modules.

According to Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav, the recovery was made from village Panjwarh Khurd and included highly dangerous military-grade equipment. The seized items comprise a Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG), a metallic improvised explosive device (IED) weighing over 2 kg, detonators, RDX explosives, a P-86 hand grenade, and multiple high-end pistols. police also recovered communication devices, including wireless sets and timer switches, indicating a well-planned and coordinated operation by the accused.

The development is linked to an earlier incident earlier this week, where an explosion occurred on a railway track near Shambhu in Patiala district. The blast resulted in the death of Jagroop Singh alias Jupa, who was allegedly attempting to plant an IED when it detonated prematurely. Within hours of the incident, police arrested four individuals identified as Pardeep Singh Khalsa, Kulwinder Singh alias Bagga, Satnam Singh alias Satta, and Gurpreet Singh alias Gopi. Initial recoveries from them included firearms, a hand grenade, and electronic devices.

Investigations revealed that Satnam Singh, brother of the deceased Jagroop Singh, played a key role in concealing the weapons at the Tarn Taran location. Acting on his disclosures, a joint team conducted targeted searches, leading to the recovery of the larger cache.

DGP Yadav stated that the terror module is part of a broader network backed by Pakistan’s ISI and pro-Khalistan elements. Financial support for the group was reportedly routed through Malaysia by a handler identified as Jujhar Singh. The investigation further uncovered links to international operatives, including a US-based associate, Surinder Singh Thikriwal, and Pakistan-based Ranjeet Singh alias Neeta, a designated terrorist.

Authorities are also probing potential connections between this module and previous incidents, including the Sirhind railway track IED blast in January 2026 and a grenade attack in Moga in November 2025. A case has been registered under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Explosive Act, Arms Act, and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).

Hindusthan Samachar / GURSHARAN SINGH