Daijiworld Media Network - New Delhi

New Delhi, Mar 23: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against four operatives of the Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terrorist group for their involvement in the September 2024 grenade attack in Chandigarh.

According to an official statement released on Sunday, the accused include Pakistan-based designated terrorist Harwinder Singh Sandhu, alias Rinda, and US-based Harpreet Singh, alias Happy Passi. The chargesheet, submitted before the Special NIA Court in Chandigarh, details multiple offenses under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), the Explosive Substances Act, and other legal provisions.

The NIA stated that Rinda and Happy were the masterminds behind the attack, orchestrating the plot and providing logistical support, terror funding, weapons, and ammunition to their associates in India. Their primary objective was to instill fear among law enforcement agencies and civilians while furthering BKI’s extremist agenda.

The targeted attack aimed at a retired Punjab Police officer was executed by two India-based operatives, Rohan Masih and Vishal Masih, who were recruited by Rinda and Happy. The duo conducted reconnaissance on the target twice before launching the grenade attack, following precise instructions from their handlers.

The NIA further revealed that investigations are still ongoing to trace other members of the BKI network and dismantle its operations in India.