In a recent charge sheet, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has shed light on the extensive terror web spun by Khalistani terrorists in collaboration with gangsters, primarily targeting the Punjab film industry and the kabaddi league.
Key findings from the NIA investigation:
1. Terrorists and gangster nexus: Khalistani terrorists, operating from Canada, were extracting ‘protection money’ from producers, directors, and club owners in Punjab. Their aim was to exert control over the state’s music and sports sectors.
2. Weapon smuggling: These terrorists have been smuggling weapons into India, assisted by the Pakistani ISI. Arshdeep Dalla, one of the culprits, has been facilitating the supply of these arms from Pakistan using drones. Their associate in Pakistan, gangster Navin Bali, has been instrumental in ensuring these arms reach their intended recipients.
3. Mastermind and murders: The murder of Sandeep Nangal is linked to a Canada-based individual, Sanovar Dhillo. Their endgame involved orchestrating targeted killings in India using over 700 shooters.
4. Terror networks: Groups such as Sikh For Justice, Khalistan Tiger Force, World Sikh Organization, and Babbar Khalsa International are under the scrutiny of security agencies. Arshdeep Dalla and Hardeep Singh Nijjar, labelled as global terrorists by the Indian government, operated a ‘terror company’ from Canada.
5. Recruitment tactics: Shooters were lured to Canada under the guise of lucrative job offers. Moreover, terrorists Hardeep Singh Nijjar and Arshdeep Singh Dalla recruited these individuals with Canadian visas, entrusting them with terror missions in Punjab.
6. Financial web: Money extorted from various sources was channelled to Canada through hawala. Dalla and Nijjar, along with their associates, managed funds to further their terror activities via MTSS channels.
Prominent individuals, including businessmen, Punjabi artists, and politicians, were identified as their primary targets.
The NIA’s findings emphasise the intricate links between Khalistani terrorists and gangsters, revealing a plot that endangers India’s national security and the peace of its citizens.