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Punjab Police Arrest Two Jiwan Fauji Operatives After Armed Encounter

Weapons and explosives were seized, and investigations are ongoing to dismantle the terror module's network.

Maninder Singh, senior superintendent of police (SSP), Amritsar rural), said, the police had received a tip-off about the accused.

Overview

  • Amritsar Rural Police apprehended Vishal Masih and Lovepreet Singh alias Love, operatives of the Jiwan Fauji terror module, near Ramdas city after a brief encounter.
  • The suspects, both residents of Jafarkot, opened fire on police during the chase and were overpowered with controlled retaliatory action, sustaining bullet injuries to their legs.
  • Weapons and explosives were recovered from the operatives, highlighting their active involvement in the terror network.
  • An FIR has been registered under the Explosive Act and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) at the Ramdas police station.
  • Authorities are conducting further investigations to map and neutralize the module's entire network and prevent future terror activities.