Amritsar Police Uncovers ISI-Backed Terror Module, Arrests Nine Including Minors

In a significant operation, Amritsar police have arrested nine individuals, including four minors, linked to an ISI-supported terror module. The police seized illegal firearms and explosives, revealing a network aimed at recruiting local youth for terrorist activities. Investigations are ongoing to identify further connections and financial transactions related to this network. The operation aligns with Punjab's strict 'zero-tolerance' policy towards terrorism, emphasizing the commitment to maintaining security and sovereignty in the region. This development raises concerns about the involvement of minors in such activities and the broader implications for regional safety.

By Narendra Chaudhary Aug 5, 2026, 12:56 IST

Major Breakthrough in Amritsar

In a significant achievement, the Amritsar police have dismantled two alleged terror modules supported by the ISI from across the border, leading to the arrest of nine individuals, including four minors. Authorities seized illegal firearms, explosive materials, and ammunition during the operation. According to police reports, the operation resulted in the recovery of three illegal pistols, nine live cartridges, and four petrol-filled bottle bombs.

Investigation Reveals Foreign Handlers

The Punjab police shared on X that initial investigations indicated the suspects were allegedly operating under the direction of foreign handlers linked to Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). These handlers reportedly aimed to recruit local youth for terrorist activities, surveillance of security installations, and acquiring illegal weapons to instigate unrest in Punjab. Surveillance cameras were discovered near railway tracks, believed to have been installed to monitor activities, with footage shared with handlers abroad.

Ongoing Investigations and Zero-Tolerance Policy

FIRs have been registered at police stations in Mohkampura, Airport, and C-Division in Amritsar. Investigations are ongoing to identify other members of the ISI-supported network, trace connections, examine financial transactions, and uncover involvement in other terrorist activities. Punjab's DGP, Gaurav Yadav, stated that this operation was conducted under the state's 'zero-tolerance' policy towards terrorism, reaffirming the police's commitment to dismantling terrorist networks and safeguarding Punjab's security and sovereignty.

Involvement of Minors in the Module

Punjab Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar revealed that most individuals involved in the petrol bomb module were minors. He claimed that eight members of this group had attended protests at Jantar Mantar in Delhi, where they allegedly received logistical support and materials for making petrol bombs. According to Bhullar, the group received instructions and assistance from ISI handlers based in Pakistan but failed to execute any planned attacks. Based on intelligence, police apprehended the suspects upon their return to Amritsar.