Two Associates Of Foreign-Based Terror Operative Held From Punjab's Mohali
In a major counter-terror operation, Punjab Police’s SSOC SAS Nagar arrested two associates of a foreign-based terror operative in Mohali, foiling a plot to target critical public infrastructure. An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was also recovered during the operation. DGP Gaurav Yadav said the action averted a major threat, with investigations underway to uncover the wider network.
Two Associates Of Foreign-Based Terror Operative Held From Punjab's Mohali | File Pic (Representational Image)
Chandigarh: Two associates of a foreign-based terror operative were apprehended in Mohali, leading to the foiling of a plot aimed at targeting critical public infrastructure in the area.
Punjab's Director General of Police, Gaurav Yadav said on Thursday that, "In a major breakthrough against cross-border terror networks, State Special Operations Cell (#SSOC), SAS Nagar, apprehends two associates of a foreign-based terror operative from #Mohali".
The operation led to the recovery of an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), resulting in the foiling of a plot aimed at targeting critical public infrastructure in SAS Nagar (Mohali), he said on X.
This action has averted a potentially catastrophic threat to public safety and security, the DGP said.
"Further investigations are underway to uncover the entire terror network, including handlers, associates, and all linkages involved in the conspiracy," he said.
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