3 Khalistani Terrorists Behind Gurdaspur Grenade Attack Killed In Punjab-UP Police Joint Ops

The accused have been identified as Gurvinder Singh (25), Virender Singh alias Ravi (23), and Jaspreet Singh alias Pratap Singh (18), all residents of Gurdaspur. The trio had been involved in a grenade attack on a police checkpoint in Gurdaspur.

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In a significant breakthrough against the Pakistan-sponsored Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF) terror module, a joint operation by Uttar Pradesh and Punjab police led to an encounter in Pilibhit’s Puranpur area early Monday. Three suspects involved in the recent grenade attack in Gurdaspur were killed, marking a major victory in the fight against cross-border terrorism. The suspects, identified as Gurvinder Singh (25), Virender Singh alias Ravi (23), and Jaspreet Singh alias Pratap Singh (18), all hailed from Gurdaspur, Punjab. 

Police Operation Leads to Gunfight

Amitabh Yash, Director General (Law and Order) of Uttar Pradesh Police, confirmed that the suspects were cornered during a coordinated operation. "The three sustained serious injuries in the encounter and were immediately rushed to CHC Puranpur for treatment," Yash said. The police seized a significant cache of weapons from the suspects, including two AK-47 rifles, two Glock pistols, and a large quantity of ammunition.

VIDEO | Pilibhit SP Avinash Pandey informs about an encounter of Punjab Police, and UP Police with three criminals who threw grenades at Bachhowal police post earlier, "Early morning today, Punjab Police's Gurdaspur team informed at Puranpur PS that some days back a grenade was… pic.twitter.com/QdUjcVDFkh — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) December 23, 2024

"The situation on the ground is under control, and legal proceedings are underway," Yash added, emphasizing that the joint operation was a major step in neutralizing criminal activity in the region.