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Punjab Police Arrest Two Key Operatives in Gang-Terror Network After Tarn Taran Encounter

The suspects, linked to Landa Harike and Satta Naushehra gangs, were wounded in the exchange of fire and are under investigation for foreign-directed targeted killings.

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The accused have been identified as Mehakpreet Singh alias Mehak, a resident of Sekhwan village in Batala and Yuvraj Singh alias Jaggu, a resident of Muradpura in Tarn Taran. (HT File)

Overview

  • Mehakpreet Singh and Yuvraj Singh, associates of Landa Harike and Satta Naushehra gangs, were arrested after a police encounter in Jawanda village, Tarn Taran district.
  • The suspects sustained bullet injuries during the exchange of fire and are currently hospitalized under police custody.
  • Police recovered two sophisticated pistols, including a 9mm Glock and a .30 calibre PX30, along with live cartridges and bullet shells from the suspects.
  • Preliminary investigations suggest the operatives were directed by foreign handlers to carry out targeted killings in Punjab, with links to a firing incident at a sarpanch's house in March.
  • An FIR has been registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Arms Act, and authorities are continuing investigations to dismantle the broader criminal-terror network.