Harpreet Singh’s capture highlights an international effort to address cross-border terrorism, particularly with increasing scrutiny on the actions of separatist movements.
U.S. Arrests Wanted Indian National Linked to Terrorism
U.S. Arrests Wanted Indian National Linked to Terrorism
The FBI apprehends Harpreet Singh, implicated in a grenade attack and associated with a Sikh separatist group.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced on Thursday the arrest of Harpreet Singh, a man wanted in India for his alleged involvement in terrorist activities linked to a Sikh separatist movement. Singh was apprehended in Sacramento after reportedly evading law enforcement by utilizing disposable phones and encrypted communication applications.
According to the FBI, Singh is suspected of having connections with Pakistan's intelligence agency and a terrorist group known as Babbar Khalsa International. This group has been implicated in various violent acts targeting Indian nationals.
Singh was specifically connected to a grenade attack that took place in September on a retired police officer in Chandigarh, India. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) of India placed a cash reward earlier this year for information leading to his capture, highlighting the seriousness of his alleged crimes. Indian authorities claim that Singh played a crucial role in providing logistical support, funding, and ammunition to operatives in India.
This arrest underscores ongoing tensions regarding Sikh separatist movements and their international implications. India has previously issued warrants for multiple Indian nationals residing in the United States linked to similar activities, including well-known figures like Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, who has been accused of plotting assassinations in New York.
As international law enforcement cooperates to combat cross-border terrorism, this case serves as a reminder of the complex interplay between national security and global movements for autonomy.
