Amritsar, September 15: A major terror attack has been averted in Punjab where police busted a module of pro-Khalistan terrorists. According to Punjab Director General of Police Dinkar Gupta, two suspected pro-Khalistan terrorists were arrested in connection with the terror module. The arrested suspects were allegedly in contact of an operative of Khalistan Zindabad Force. Punjab Police Bust Another Spurious Liquor Module, Arrest Two.

"Averting a major terror incident in Punjab, police busted yet another pro-Khalistan terrorist module, with the arrest of two persons allegedly operating in connivance with five criminals, including a KZF operative currently in Amritsar jail," DGP Dinkar Gupta was quoted by news agency ANI as saying. Police recovered 6 sophisticated weapons, 8 live rounds of ammunition, several mobile phones and an internet dongle from the two suspects. Two Suspected Members of Khalistan Zindabad Force Arrested by Delhi Police.

Punjab Police Foil Terror Bid:

In July, the Punjab police foiled a bid by Pakistan-backed terrorists to target socio-religious leaders and disturb the communal harmony with the arrest of three members of the Khalistan Liberation Front. The busted terror module was operating in various parts of the state at the behest of pro-Khalistani elements based in Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and the UK, the DGP had then said.

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