Punjab Police Bust ISI-Sponsored BKI Module, Seize 1.3 kg Explosives
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Why in news
Punjab Police busted an ISI-sponsored Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) module in Jalandhar, seizing explosives and arresting a key operative.
Background
The Punjab Police arrested Satbir Singh and seized 1.3 kg of explosives, shrapnel, and ball bearings. The operation led to an FIR under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Explosive Substances Act, and Arms Act.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyBabbar Khalsa International (BKI): A militant organization primarily active in the Punjab region.
- FactSeized explosives: 1.3 kg of explosives packed into an IED with shrapnel and ball bearings.
- Act / BillBNS: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the new criminal code replacing the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
- Act / BillExplosive Substances Act: Legislation governing the manufacture, possession, and use of explosives.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the persistent threat of cross-border terrorism and the role of intelligence-led policing in neutralizing radicalized modules in Punjab.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Intelligence gap: Delays in identifying clandestine ISI-linked modules due to sophisticated encryption and local infiltration.
- Legal framework: Transition from IPC to BNS and its efficacy in prosecuting organized terror modules.
- Cross-border friction: The nexus between non-state actors and state-sponsored entities complicating regional security.
Keywords: Cross-border terrorism · Intelligence-led policing · Non-state actors · Internal security · Counter-terrorism
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