CHANDIGARH: In a major intelligence-led operation, Punjab Police’s State Special Operation Cell of Mohali, in coordination with Counter Intelligence of Ludhiana, have apprehended two men who were planning a targeted killing on the directions of foreign-based handlers, Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said on Wednesday.
One 9 mm pistol, along with five cartridges, was recovered from the Ludhiana-based accused.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the arrested accused were in contact with UK and Germany-based handlers associated with the Khalistan Commando Force (KCF) and linked to hardline extremist ideology.
“On their directions, both arrested accused had conducted recce of government and prominent offices in Ludhiana as part of the conspiracy, ” the DGP said in a post on X.