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Indian Express
7 days ago
- Indian Express
Targeted killing plot by Arsh Dalla foiled, two arrested: Punjab Police
The State Special Operations Cell (SSOC), Punjab Police, has claimed to have foiled a targeted killing plot allegedly masterminded by Canada-based designated terrorist Arsh Dalla. Acting on intelligence, the SSOC apprehended two key operatives Kawaljit Singh, a resident of Dharamkot, and Navdeep Singh, alias Hani, a resident of Badduwal. According to initial investigations, the duo were operating under the directions of Dalla and had been tasked with eliminating rival gang members and extortion targets. 'This timely and intelligence-driven operation has helped dismantle a targeted killing module and has averted a major threat to public safety,' a senior SSOC official said. During the operation, police recovered one Zigana .30 bore pistol along with nine live cartridges from the possession of the accused. An FIR has been registered at the police station in SSOC, Mohali, under relevant sections of the law. Further investigations are underway to identify both forward and backward linkages of the module and unravel the full extent of the conspiracy. Reaffirming its stance, Punjab Police DGP posted on X at the official handle @PunjabPoliceInd, 'we remain committed to eliminating organized crime and ensuring peace, safety, and harmony across the state'.
News18
15-06-2025
- News18
Khalistani Terrorist Arsh Dalla's Plot To Kill Rival Gang Members Foiled By Punjab Police, 2 Held
Last Updated: Police also recovered a Zigana .30 bore pistol of Turkish make and nine live cartridges from the arrested suspects. Punjab Police on Sunday claimed to have foiled a major target killing conspiracy allegedly orchestrated by Canada-based Khalistani terrorist Arsh Dalla, with the arrest of two key operatives involved in the plot. The arrests were made by the State Special Operations Cell (SSOC), which, according to officials, acted on intelligence inputs to prevent a planned series of killings targeting rival gang members and extortion targets. 'In a major breakthrough, State Special Operations Cell (#SSOC), Punjab, foils a target killing plot orchestrated by Canada-based terrorist Arsh Dalla and apprehends two key operatives – Kawaljit Singh, R/o Dharamkot, and Navdeep Singh @ Hani, R/o Badduwal," said Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav in a post on X. He added that the operation was a result of timely and intelligence-led efforts, which successfully dismantled a targeted killing module and averted a significant threat to public safety. Police also recovered a Zigana .30 bore pistol of Turkish make and nine live cartridges from the arrested suspects. 'Further investigation is underway to trace both forward and backward linkages of the module," the DGP said. Who Is Arsh Dalla? Arshdeep Singh, alias Arsh Dalla, is a proclaimed offender in India, wanted in connection with more than 50 cases involving murder, attempted murder, extortion, and various terrorist activities, including terror financing. A Red Corner Notice was issued against him in May 2022, and he was officially designated as an individual terrorist by New Delhi in 2023. Dalla, a designated terrorist based in Canada, is considered one of the most wanted operatives involved in cross-border organised crime and terror activities. He is linked with the Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF) and is accused of masterminding multiple targeted killings, extortion cases, and terror financing operations in Punjab. The investigative agencies have been tracking his international network, which reportedly operates through local modules in India using digital communication channels. First Published: June 15, 2025, 16:01 IST
Deccan Herald
15-06-2025
- Deccan Herald
Punjab Police foils target killing plot by Canada-based terrorist Arsh Dala; 2 arrested
In a major breakthrough, State Special Operations Cell (#SSOC), Punjab foils a target killing plot orchestrated by Canada-based terrorist Arsh Dala and apprehends two key operatives: Kawaljit Singh, R/o Dharamkot, & Navdeep Singh @ Hani, R/o Badduwal. Preliminary investigation…
News18
07-06-2025
- Politics
- News18
150 Pakistani Contacts, Links To ISI: Details From 'Spy' Jasbir Singh's Probe
Last Updated: Jasbir Singh is the second content creator held in recent weeks in the investigation in which Haryana-based YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra was arrested earlier. Punjab Youtuber Jasbir Singh, who was arrested by the Punjab Police's State Special Operations Cell (SSOC), Mohali, for his alleged involvement in a Pakistan-backed espionage network, has been remanded to two more days of police custody by Mohali court. Singh was produced before the local court in Mohali on Saturday after his three-day police remand ended. The state police sought a seven-day remand but the court granted them two more days of custody, Singh's counsel said. He is the second content creator held in recent weeks in the investigation in which Haryana-based YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra was arrested earlier. Jasbir Singh alias Jaan Mahal (41), a resident of Village Mahlan in Rupnagar, has been operating a YouTube channel "JaanMahal Video" with over 11 lakh subscribers, ostensibly posting travel and cooking vlogs. Police Found 150 Pak Contacts From His Phone According to the police, the YouTuber had visited Pakistan six times and had around 150 contact numbers from the neighbouring country in his phone. After his arrest, Singh told the police during remand that he had given his laptop to a Pakistan intelligence officer for around an hour. Singh was in touch with Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) operative Danish alias Ehsan-ur-Rehman, who worked as a visa officer in the Pakistani embassy in Delhi. Singh also told the police that Danish had ordered some SIM cards from him. Investigations have revealed that Singh had attended the Pakistan National Day event in Delhi on Danish's invitation, where he met Pakistani Army officials and vloggers. The accused has also travelled to Pakistan on three occasions, including in 2020, 2021 and 2024, and came into direct contact with ISI officers, who subsequently cultivated and recruited him to carry out espionage activities within India. Earlier, Singh was found to be associated with Pakistan Intelligence Officer Shakir alias Jutt Randhawa. He also disclosed during police interrogation that former Pakistan cop Nasir Dhillon had introduced him to ISI officials in Lahore. Attempted Cover-Up By Jasbir Singh Following the arrest of Jyoti Malhotra, Jasbir Singh is believed to have attempted to erase traces of his links with ISI handlers. However, forensic examination of his digital devices uncovered communication with several Pakistani phone numbers. Punjab Police have arrested at least seven individuals in the case so far, including Falaksher Masih and Suraj Masih from Amritsar, Guzala and Yameen Mohamad from Malerkotla, and Sukhpreet Singh and Karanbir Singh from Gurdaspur. Espionage Network Busted In India The development comes as a series of revelations regarding Pakistani spy networks in India. Several Indians were arrested for allegedly spying for Pakistan including a CRPF personnel Moti Ram Jat from Rajasthan, a contractual health worker Sahdevsinh Gohil posted in the border district of Kutch, a YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra from Haryana who has several lakhs of subscribers. She was arrested in Haryana this month. She had travelled to Pakistan a number of times. Additionally, a Rajasthan government employee was detained in Jaisalmer on suspicion of espionage for Pakistan with sources saying he worked as an assistant to former Congress minister Shale Mohammad. Prior to this month's conflict, Pakistanis and Indians were able to travel to each other's countries, but it has long been very difficult to obtain visas due to government bureaucracy and historical mistrust. The relations between India and Pakistan hit rock bottom after the neighbouring country resorted to a terror attack in Kashmir's iconic Pahalgam, killing 26 innocent tourists on April 22. In response, India, on the intervening night of May 7 and 8, launched 'Operation Sindoor' against Pakistan and destroyed multiple terror targets there. (With inputs from agencies) First Published: June 07, 2025, 20:33 IST News india 150 Pakistani Contacts, Links To ISI: Details From 'Spy' Jasbir Singh's Probe
Hans India
05-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Another YouTuber held for spying
New Delhi: In a shocking revelation, the State Special Operations Cell (SSOC) in Mohali has exposed a critical espionage network linked to Jasbir Singh, a resident of Village Mahlan in Rupnagar, Punjab. Singh, who runs a YouTube channel called "Jaan Mahal," has been found to be associated with PIO Shakir alias Jutt Randhawa, a key figure in a terror-backed espionage network. Officials said the investigations have revealed that Singh maintained close contact with Haryana-based YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, who was recently arrested for spying. Furthermore, he was also in touch with Ehsan-ur-Rahim alias Danish, a Pakistani national and expelled Pak High Commission official.
