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Punjab: ISI-backed terror module busted, 3 held with two grenades, pistol

Punjab: ISI-backed terror module busted, 3 held with two grenades, pistol

The counter intelligence (CI) wing of Punjab Police has busted a Pakistan’s ISI-backed terror module, arresting three persons and recovering two hand grenades, along with a Glock pistol, from them. The recovered grenades and pistol in the custody of SSOC, Amritsar. (HT) The grenades bore markings of Pakistan Ordnance Factory (POF), indicating cross-border linkages, said Punjab director general of police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav on Monday. The DGP said preliminary investigation had revealed that the module was plotting systematic attacks on police establishments across multiple states, which had been successfully averted. “Efforts are ongoing to identify, track and apprehend other members of the module,” he added. Those arrested have been identified as Sarabjit Singh, a resident of Ammishah village in Tarn Taran; Bikramjit Singh, a resident of Nangal Pannuwan village in Amritsar; and Amandeep Singh, a resident of Indira Colony in Amritsar. AIG state special operations cell (SSOC) Sukhminder Singh Mann said initially police arrested Sarabjit and Amandeep in an intelligence-led operation, and recovered hand grenades and pistol from their possession. Further investigation revealed that the …

On Consumer Rights Day, Consumer panel urges public to check ISI marks on goods

On Consumer Rights Day, Consumer panel urges public to check ISI marks on goods

Any individual above 18 years of age can file a complaint under the provisions of the Consumer Protection Act of 2019. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/Representative image President of Mysuru District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission A.K. Naveen Kumari has called upon consumers to check for quality certifications like ISI on products before purchasing them. The presence of such quality certification marks indicates that the products meet quality standards and have been certified by the government before entering the market, said Ms. Kumari after inaugurating a programme on the occasion of World Consumer Rights’ Day in Mysuru on Wednesday. Students participating in the World Consumer Rights Day at Sarada Vilas College in Mysuru on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: M.A. Sriram While ISI or Indian Standards Institute is a quality certification issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) for industrial and electrical goods, the official mark certifying the purity and authenticity of products like gold and silver jewellery is Hallmark. Ms. Kumari also emphasised the need for consumers to check whether the product they are purchasing …

Days after Dubai honeymoon, Navyman arrested from Agra for ISI espionage

Days after Dubai honeymoon, Navyman arrested from Agra for ISI espionage

The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) arrested an Indian Navy sailor from Agra on Tuesday on charges of allegedly spying for Pakistan’s intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), barely three days after he returned from his honeymoon in Dubai, senior officials said on Wednesday. Security agencies are now probing whether other individuals could be part of the suspected espionage network. (FOR REPRESENTATION ONLY) Investigators are also examining his recent foreign trip as part of the ongoing espionage probe. The accused, identified as Adarsh Kumar Singh alias Lucky, a seaman in the Indian Navy, was apprehended from his native village Chitpur under Kagarol police station limits in Agra district. Officials said he had returned to India last Saturday after travelling to Dubai with his wife following their wedding. Adarsh married a woman from Vishawar in Mathura on February 19 at Suraj Garden in Kagarol. Soon after the ceremony, the couple left for Dubai for their honeymoon. Security agencies detained him shortly after his return. Investigators are now scrutinising details of the Dubai visit to determine whether it had …

ISI-Backed Conspiracy Behind Gurdaspur Cops’ Murders; One Suspect Shot Dead, Another Arrested | India News

ISI-Backed Conspiracy Behind Gurdaspur Cops’ Murders; One Suspect Shot Dead, Another Arrested | India News

Last Updated:February 26, 2026, 09:46 IST Punjab Police found that they were in contact with Pakistan-based and ISI-backed handlers and had been assigned the task of killing police personnel for Rs 20,000. Gurdaspur Cops’ Killing: ISI-Backed Plot Uncovered; One Dead, One Arrested. (Representative Image) Punjab Police on Wednesday said that the killing of two policemen in Gurdaspur was part of a plot backed by ISI-linked handlers based in Pakistan. One of the three accused was shot dead in a police encounter, another has been arrested, and a third suspect remains absconding, officials said. A 19-year-old youth accused of killing a Punjab Police assistant sub-inspector and a home guard jawan was shot dead in an early morning police encounter near Puranashala village. The spot is about 8 km from Gurdaspur on the Gurdaspur-Mukerian road close to Tibri cantonment. The deceased, Ranjit Singh, was from Adhian village near the border. Another accused, Dilawar Singh (19) from Ali Nangal village, has been arrested. The third accused, Inderjit Singh (21), also from Adhian, is still absconding. Double murder at …

Six Arrested For Plotting Terror Attack In India; Links To Pakistan’s ISI, Bangladesh Being Probed | India News

Six Arrested For Plotting Terror Attack In India; Links To Pakistan’s ISI, Bangladesh Being Probed | India News

Last Updated:February 22, 2026, 10:03 IST The arrests were made during a joint intelligence-based operation in Tamil Nadu, where security personnel swooped in on multiple locations and apprehended the suspects. Two accused were arrested from Uthukuli, three from Palladam, and one from the Thirumuruganpoondi area. (ANI) National security agencies in India arrested six suspects from Tamil Nadu’s Tiruppur district for allegedly plotting a terrorist attack, with investigators pointing to suspected links with operatives in Pakistan and Bangladesh, official sources told news agency ANI. The arrests were made during a joint intelligence-based operation in Tamil Nadu, where security personnel swooped in on multiple locations and apprehended the suspects before the alleged plot could be executed. As per the news agency, two accused were arrested from Uthukuli, three from Palladam, and one from the Thirumuruganpoondi area. A Bangladeshi citizen is also among the arrested suspects. According to police, arrested individuals, identified as Mizanur Rahman, Mohammad Shabat, Umar, Mohammad Litan, Mohammad Shahid, and Mohammad Ujjal, were involved in anti-social activities and used to post content in support of …

Man Held In Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer On Suspicion Of Spying For Pakistan’s ISI | India News

Man Held In Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer On Suspicion Of Spying For Pakistan’s ISI | India News

Last Updated:January 26, 2026, 22:47 IST The suspect had access to information related to various government schemes and documents because of his work. AI-generated image used for representation Security agencies have taken a man into custody in Rajasthan’s border district of Jaisalmer on suspicion of spying for Pakistan’s intelligence agency, the ISI, officials said on Monday. He was detained on Sunday, when a special security team reached the suspect’s residence in Nehdan village and took him away for questioning. The suspect has been identified as Jhabararam Meghwal, who was running an e-Mitra service centre in the area. Officials said he had been operating the centre for around four years. According to the investigators, he may have been in contact with a Pakistani woman who allegedly acted as a handler. After being detained, Meghwal was taken to Jaipur by teams of the CID-Intelligence for further interrogation. His mobile phone and computer systems have been seized and sent for forensic analysis, officials said. Intelligence sources said the suspect had access to information related to various government schemes …

European Union At Republic Day Parade: Why The Plan Has Rattled Khalistani Groups, ISI | Exclusive | India News

European Union At Republic Day Parade: Why The Plan Has Rattled Khalistani Groups, ISI | Exclusive | India News

Last Updated:January 23, 2026, 16:27 IST EU Contingent At Republic Day Parade: “For Khalistani groups, this is damaging as Europe is prioritising strategic convergence with India over separatist narratives,” said sources EU Chief Ursula von der Leyen and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Reuters/File) The scheduled presence of European Union (EU) at India’s Republic Day celebrations, with a contingent set to march at the parade, has rattled Khalistani groups and Pakistan’s Inter-State Intelligence (ISI), according to intelligence sources. As part of the march past, four European Union flag bearers riding on two Gypsy vehicles will participate along the parade route. The contingent’s participation coincides with the visit of EU leaders, António Costa and Ursula von der Leyen, who will be the chief guests at the Republic Day Parade. “The presence of Costa and Leyen shows a strong belief in India’s sovereignty and global stature. EU diplomats visiting India have received briefings on how certain Khalistani groups overlap with violent extremist outfits. This is not a routine protocol exchange and timing is key,” said sources. A day …

15-Year-Old Boy Arrested In Pathankot On Charges Of Spying For Pakistan’s ISI | India News

15-Year-Old Boy Arrested In Pathankot On Charges Of Spying For Pakistan’s ISI | India News

Last Updated:January 06, 2026, 09:04 IST Police said the minor had been sharing sensitive information related to India with ISI handlers for the past one year. Minor Held for Alleged Pakistan Spying in Pathankot Pathankot police have arrested a 15-year-old boy on charges of spying for Pakistan. The police have alleged that the teenager was in contact with handlers linked to Pakistan’s intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). According to the police, the minor had been sharing sensitive information related to India with ISI handlers for the past one year. Officials said the information was passed on through communication channels that are now under investigation. ISI targeting children Police officers stated that the case has raised serious concerns, as investigations suggest that ISI is attempting to target and recruit young children for espionage activities. They added that this trend poses a significant security risk. Alert issued across Punjab Authorities said that other minors in Punjab are also suspected to have links with ISI operatives. As a precaution, police stations across the state have been alerted …

Arjun Rampal ‘wanted to get out of’ his Dhurandhar character of brutal ISI Major quickly: ‘Felt horrible doing it’

Arjun Rampal ‘wanted to get out of’ his Dhurandhar character of brutal ISI Major quickly: ‘Felt horrible doing it’

Updated on: Dec 24, 2025 09:05 am IST Arjun Rampal, who plays a brutal ISI Major in Dhurandhar, says he felt horrible doing some of the things his character does. Even as Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna may be reaping acclaim for Dhurandhar, Arjun Rampal has earned praise for his performance as an ISI Major, too. The actor shed his glam look to play a brutal ISI officer masterminding terror operations from Pakistan. In a new interview, the actor discussed the challenges of portraying such a complex antagonist. Arjun Rampal plays an ISI Major in Dhurandhar. Arjun Rampal opens up on Dhurandhar role In a new interview with Grazia, Arjun talked about playing Major Iqbal in the Aditya Dhar film. “I wanted to get out of the character as soon as I could. One of the important reasons to do it was because it is an important film to do. To see the event is one thing, but what happened behind the scenes to see those events taking place is something that would excite me …

The Long Shadow: How Pakistan’s ISI Is Recalibrating Its ‘Eastern Front’ In Bangladesh | Exclusive | World News

The Long Shadow: How Pakistan’s ISI Is Recalibrating Its ‘Eastern Front’ In Bangladesh | Exclusive | World News

Last Updated:December 19, 2025, 18:19 IST News18 repeatedly reported that ISI was whipping up a storm against India in Bangladesh. The current unrest is being viewed by many as a ‘managed’ crisis By fostering instability, radical elements are consolidating their influence on the streets while the interim government appears either unwilling or unable to stem the tide. File pic As Bangladesh grapples with a volatile transition, intelligence reports suggest that a darker, coordinated influence is taking root in Dhaka. For the first time in over fifteen years, the “long shadow” of Pakistan’s premier intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), is being cast across the country’s political and security landscape. What began as a diplomatic “thaw” following the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government in August 2024 has rapidly evolved into a strategic re-entry, with New Delhi now raising red flags over a burgeoning Dhaka-Islamabad axis. The Establishment of the ‘Dhaka Cell’ The most alarming development for regional security is the reported establishment of a dedicated ISI Special Cell within the Pakistani High Commission in Dhaka. First exposed …