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FBI Arrests Harpreet Singh, Accused of Orchestrating Punjab Grenade Attacks

The alleged Babbar Khalsa International operative, linked to 14 terror attacks and Pakistan’s ISI, faces extradition to India after being detained in Sacramento.

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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) announced a cash reward of ₹5 lakh on Happy Passia.
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Overview

  • Harpreet Singh, also known as Happy Passia, was arrested by the FBI and ICE/ERO in Sacramento, California, on April 18, 2025.
  • Passia is accused of orchestrating 14 grenade and IED attacks in Punjab over the past six months, targeting police posts, religious sites, and public figures.
  • He is linked to Pakistan-based Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) and Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), with allegations of providing logistical and financial support for terror activities.
  • The National Investigation Agency (NIA) had issued a non-bailable warrant and a ₹5 lakh reward for his capture, connecting him to the 2024 Chandigarh grenade attack.
  • Indian authorities are working to extradite Passia for trial as investigations continue into dismantling the BKI-ISI terror network operating in Punjab.