NIA has arrested an associate of the two Khalistan Liberation Force. File
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested an associate of the two Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF) linked terror operatives who carried out a grenade attack on a temple in Amritsar, Punjab, in March this year.
According to an official statement, absconder Bhagwant Singh, alias Manna Bhatti, was nabbed on Wednesday (May 21) from Akalgarh village in Amritsar, taking the total arrests in the case to four.
“The NIA investigation concluded that the attack was carried out by Gursidak Singh and Vishal, alias Chuchi, who hurled a hand grenade at Thakur Dwara Sanatan Mandir in Amritsar. The attack was claimed by the proscribed terror organisation, KLF,” the statement said. It added that while Gursidak Singh was killed in a shootout with police following the temple attack, Vishal was arrested. Two other men, identified as Diwan Singh, alias Sunny, and Sahib Singh, alias Saba, were also arrested at that time.
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According to the NIA investigation, Bhagwant, who had been absconding since the incident, had provided shelter to Gursidak and Vishal. “The duo stayed with Bhagwant while planning the terror attack and after the incident. The grenade used in the attack was concealed behind Bhagwant’s house with his knowledge. Bhagwant Singh even received terror funds in his account,” the statement added.
The NIA is continuing its investigation as part of its crackdown against the KLF in India and the terror outfit’s foreign based nodes.
Published – May 22, 2025 10:29 pm IST