Harpreet Singh behind multiple terror attacks, Says FBI chief
Chandigarh: The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has confirmed the arrest of Punjab-origin Harpreet Singh, alias Happy Passia, in Sacramento, United States, for his alleged role in multiple terror-related incidents in both India and the US.
FBI Director Kash Patel stated that Singh was part of a foreign terrorist gang believed to be responsible for attacks on police stations in both countries. “@FBISacramento conducted the investigation in coordination with our partners locally as well as in India,” Patel posted on X. “Excellent work from all, and justice will be done. The FBI will continue finding those who perpetrate violence — no matter where they are.”
According to Punjab Police, Singh is a key operative of the Pakistan’s ISI-backed Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) and a close associate of Pakistan-based terrorist Harvinder Rinda. He was apprehended following extensive coordination between Indian and US agencies.
Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav described the arrest as a “major milestone” in the crackdown on ISI-supported terror networks. He said the arrest was the result of strong intelligence sharing and international cooperation.
“Happy Passia, a native of Passia village in Amritsar, began his criminal activities with gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria and later aligned with ISI-supported terrorist Harvinder Rinda,” DGP Yadav stated.
Singh allegedly played a crucial role in running ISI-backed terror modules in Punjab, facilitating targeted killings, grenade attacks on police buildings, and extortion operations between 2023 and 2025. Yadav added that most terror incidents in Punjab after September 2024 have been linked to Singh.
Investigators revealed that Singh operated from the US, recruiting vulnerable drug-addicted youth to execute attacks in return for money and narcotics. The Punjab Police claim they have dismantled all of Singh’s modules and provided a detailed dossier to central agencies and the US authorities, ultimately leading to his arrest.
Steps have now been initiated to seek Singh’s extradition to India to face trial under Indian law.
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RCB pip CSK by two runs in last-ball IPL thriller
Bengaluru: Ayush Mhatre's 94 and Ravindra Jadeja's 77 not out went in vain as Royal Challengers Bengaluru pipped Chennai Super Kings by two runs in their IPL match here on Saturday.
Chasing 214, CSK scored 211 for 5 in their 20 overs.
Mhatre scored a 48-ball 94 with five sixes and nine fours while adding 114 runs with Jadeja (77 not out off 45 balls, 8x4s, 2x6s) for the second wicket.
For RCB, Lungi Ngidi returned with figures of 3/30.
Earlier, half-centuries from Jacob Bethell (55), Virat Kohli (62) and Romario Shepherd (53 not out) took RCB to 213 for five.
While Bethell and Kohli put on 97 runs for the opening wicket to set a platform, Shepherd blasted four fours and six sixes to make 53 not out off only 14 balls, recording the fastest fifty of the season and joint second-fastest overall.
For CSK, Matheesha Pathirana found his rhythm and lengths to return 3-0-36-3.
Brief scores:
RCB: 213 for 5 in 20 overs (Jacob Bethell 55, Virat Kohli 62, Romario Shepherd 53 not out; Matheesha Pathirana 3/36).
CSK: 211 for 5 in 20 overs (Ayush Mhatre 94, Ravindra Jadeja 77 not out; Lungi Ngidi 3/30).
