ISI-Backed Terror Module Busted In Amritsar; Four Juveniles Among Nine Held, Arms Recovered

Published 5 August 2026 · india

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News india ISI-Backed Terror Module Busted In Amritsar; Four Juveniles Among Nine Held, Arms Recovered ISI-Backed Terror Module Busted In Amritsar; Four Juveniles Among Nine Held, Arms Recovered Published By, Last Updated: August 05, 2026, 10:20 IST Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav said the operation was carried out as part of the state's zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism. Rapid Read Police said further investigation is underway to identify other members of the alleged network. Amritsar Terror Plot Busted: In a major breakthrough, the Amritsar Police has busted two alleged ISI-backed cross-border terror modules and arrested nine people, including four juveniles, recovering illegal weapons, explosive material and ammunition. The operation led to the recovery of three illegal pistols, nine live cartridges and four petrol bottle bombs, according to police. In a post on X, Punjab Police said that preliminary investigations indicated that the accused were allegedly acting on the instructions of foreign-based handlers linked to Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). The handlers were allegedly attempting to recruit local youth for terror-related activities, surveillance of security installations, procurement of illegal weapons and creating disturbances in Punjab.

In a major breakthrough, Amritsar Commissionerate Police busts two ISI-backed cross border terror modules, apprehends nine accused, including four juveniles, and recovers 3 illegal pistols, 4 petrol bottle bombs, and 9 live cartridges.Preliminary investigation reveals that the… pic.twitter.com/b75aSXvPNS — DGP Punjab Police (@DGPPunjabPolice) August 4, 2026 Police also uncovered the alleged use of surveillance cameras near railway tracks. The cameras were reportedly installed to monitor movement and the footage was allegedly shared with foreign-based handlers. It said that FIRs have been registered at Police Stations of Mohkampura, Airport, and C-Division, Amritsar. Further investigation is underway to identify the remaining members of the ISI-backed network, establish its forward and backward linkages, trace the financial trail, and uncover any involvement in other terror-related activities. Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav said the operation was carried out as part of the state’s zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism and reiterated that the police remained committed to dismantling terror networks and safeguarding Punjab’s security and sovereignty. Punjab Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar said most of those involved in the petrol bomb module were juveniles.