Two Arrested in Punjab for Planning Attacks on Key Infrastructure
Police in Mohali, Punjab, have arrested two men linked to a foreign-based terror operative. The arrests have reportedly stopped a dangerous plan to attack important locations in the region. Authorities believe the suspects were working under the direction of a handler located outside of India.
The operation took place on Tuesday, June 4, following a tip-off. According to local police, the two suspects were associates of a known operative involved in organizing threats against the country. By catching the suspects early, security forces were able to foil the planned attacks before they could be carried out.
Investigations revealed that the suspects were preparing to target "critical infrastructure." This term usually refers to essential services like power plants, transportation hubs, or government buildings. The police are currently examining the equipment and documents found with the men to understand the full scale of the plot.
Following the arrests, security has been tightened in Mohali and surrounding areas. The police are continuing their investigation to find out if there are more people involved in this network. They are also looking into how the suspects communicated with their foreign contact and how they were being funded.
This successful operation highlights the ongoing efforts of Indian security forces to monitor and stop cross-border threats. Authorities have urged the public to stay alert and report any suspicious activities to the police immediately to help maintain safety in the region.