Arrested Babbar Khalsa terrorist was recruiting youths in Punjab

May 30, 2016 21:18

A suspected Babbar Khalsa International activist, arrested recently, was allegedly engaged in organising youth here for carrying out terrorist activities, the FIR registered in the case has said.

Arvinder Singh, a resident of Pallian Khurd was arrested from Rahon town near here on May 24. He was produced before a court here today after completion of his police remand.

The court extended his police remand till June 6. According to the FIR, Singh had been residing in Doha, Qatar since 2011 and was in touch with some Pakistan-based Babbar Khalsa terrorists. He returned from Doha around 7-8 months back and was allegedly engaged in recruiting youths here for committing terror activities.

Meanwhile, police today arrested one of Singh's accomplices in connection with the case. Confirming the arrest, SSP Snehdeep Sharma said the suspect hails from Batala and they are in the process of producing him before a court to seek his remand.

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