Babbar Khalsa Operative Jaswant Singh Kala Held In Uttar Pradesh

IANS, 17 Aug, 2017 11:43 AM

A suspected operative of the banned terror outfit Babbar Khalsa has been arrested by the UP Anti-Terrorist Squad in Unnao district, a senior official said on Thursday.

Jaswant Singh, alias Kala, was arrested late on Wednesday night on information provided by Balwant Singh, an active member of Babbar Khalsa who was arrested from Aishbagh area earlier in the day, IG ATS Asim Arun said on Thursday.

Jaswant, who hails from Punjab’s Muktsar district, was arrested following a raid at Bhalla Farm house in Sohramau police station area of Unnao, the IG said.

Jaswant was wanted by the Rajasthan and Punjab police in connection with various cases, including murder.

Balwant was arrested on a tip-off provided by Punjab Police.

The IG said both the Babbar Khalsa operatives will be produced before a court.

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