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January 2
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The arrest of two operatives of
the BKI on December 22 has confirmed what Delhi Police have been
suspecting for a while now -- that the Punjab-based terror outfit
is on the lookout for a major strike to announce its revival.
"Delhi Police arrested two Babbar Khalsa operatives who were planning
to assassinate some political and religious leaders. We are investigating
to confirm how many people are working with the group," Deputy
Commissioner of Police (Crime) Ashok Chand said.
Sarabpreet and Jaswinder Singh,
in their early 30s, were arrested in a joint operation by Delhi
Police's Special Cell and Crime Branch on December 22. While one
was arrested in Delhi, the second was arrested from Ropar District
in Punjab.
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January 5
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A local court acquitted five persons,
including four former activists of Babbar Khalsa, in a case related
to unlawful activities, illegal possession of explosives and fire
arms. The acquitted Babbar Khalsa activists were identified as
Baljit Singh Bhau, Sukhwinder Singh Sukhi, Buta Singh, Balwinder
Singh Dekwala. Daljit Singh Bittu, president of Akali Dal (Panch
Pardhani), was also acquitted. However, the court found one person,
Harminder Singh Cherrian, guilty and sentenced him to three years
imprisonment and also imposed a fine of INR 5000 on him.
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January 6
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The BSF recovered arms and ammunition
from a pit close to the IB with Pakistan in Amarkot sector of
the Ferozepur District. The weapons were found following information
received by BSF personnel based on an intercept, said Rajesh Gupta,
DIG of the BSF's Ferozepur Sector Headquarter.
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