Overview
- Two individuals have been arrested and a juvenile detained in Moga under UAPA and related laws over a conspiracy to target senior political figures in Punjab.
- The alleged plot, linked to pro-Khalistan group 'Waris Punjab De,' emerged from leaked WhatsApp chats discussing retaliation for the extension of Amritpal Singh's detention under the National Security Act.
- Screenshots and audio recordings from the group reportedly reveal discussions of foreign funding, arms procurement, and willingness to carry out attacks.
- Punjab Police have registered an FIR under anti-terror statutes and are working to identify and apprehend additional suspects from the group, which had around 30 members.
- Political leaders, including Shiromani Akali Dal's Bikram Singh Majithia, have demanded a National Investigation Agency probe into the alleged conspiracy.