Quick Summary
- ISI-supported Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terrorist Lazer Masih was arrested by UP STF in Kaushambi on March 6.
- Masih revealed information during interrogation about Harpreet Singh alias Happy Pasia, who was arrested by the FBI in the US.
- Happy Pasia had a ₹10 lakh bounty declared by NIA for involvement in over 14 terror plots. He supplied grenades, Chinese pistols, and heroin to Masih.
- Happy is reported to be partnering with harvinder Singh alias Rinda, another wanted Khalistani terrorist connected to ISI.Rinda has been on the run for years and allegedly uses drones to smuggle weapons across the India-Pakistan border.
- BKI activities are said to be managed through modules in Germany and Armenia, with Swarn Singh alias Jeewan Fauji reportedly directing operations from Europe.
- UP STF plans to contact FBI through the central government for further inquiry into Happy Pasia as new insights may emerge.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The arrest of Harpreet Singh alias Happy Pasia highlights india’s ongoing challenges with transnational terrorism networks linked to Khalistani separatist groups like Babbar Khalsa International operating at international scales with ISI support. The revelations from Lazer Masih about logistics support via drones and foreign modules signal an escalating sophistication of these networks. coordination between Indian agencies like UP STF and international counterparts such as FBI could provide an opportunity not only for dismantling logistical webs but also for preventive measures against cross-border terrorism.
The situation underscores both national security concerns tied to India’s borders and vulnerabilities exposed by technology-driven smuggling tactics. Prompt international collaboration will likely play a significant role in mitigating risks posed by such entities while maintaining vigilance over domestic terror links.
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