Chandigarh, Apr 18 (UNI) The ruling Aam Aadmi Party in Punjab today claimed success in the state government's "fight against gangsterism" following the arrest in the US' Sacramento of Harpreet Singh, alias Happy Passia, who is wanted for carrying out multiple terror attacks in Punjab.
Lauding the Punjab Police and intelligence agencies for this major breakthrough, AAP Punjab President Aman Arora stated, "This is a moment of pride and relief for Punjab. A notorious terrorist who was operating from overseas, spreading fear and chaos, has been apprehended due to the dedicated efforts of our law enforcement and intelligence teams. This arrest is a testament to the Punjab government's unwavering commitment to maintaining peace and security in the state."
Arora strongly criticised opposition leaders, particularly Congress Leader of Opposition (LoP) Partap Bajwa, for "undermining the credibility" of Punjab Police.
He said, "Leaders like Bajwa, who claim Punjab Police is inefficient or suggest its disbandment, owe an explanation to the people of Punjab. It was this very Punjab Police, with its intelligence capabilities and coordination with international agencies, that managed to track and capture a terrorist sitting across seven seas."
Highlighting the achievements of Punjab Police in combating terrorism, Arora reminded the public of their pivotal role during Punjab's dark days of militancy. "The Punjab Police has proven time and again its mettle in safeguarding the state. Their success in tracking Passia is yet another feather in their cap and a strong message to those who wish to disrupt Punjab’s harmony," he added.
The AAP leader's comments come after the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced that it has arrested Harpreet Singh, wanted in India for multiple terror attacks in Punjab. He has links with Pakistan's ISI and Khalistani terror group Babbar Khalsa International (BKI),
The FBI in a social media post said:
“Today, Harpreet Singh, an alleged terrorist responsible for terror attacks in Punjab, India, was arrested by the FBI & ERO in Sacramento.
“Linked to two international terrorist groups, he entered the U.S. illegally and used burner phones to evade capture.”
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