**Title:** NIA Intensifies Crackdown on Khalistani Terror Group BKI
**Meta Description:** The NIA has launched extensive raids against Babbar Khalsa International, targeting connections to recent grenade attacks in Punjab.
**URL Slug:** nia-crackdown-khalistani-terror-group-bki
**Headline:** NIA Launches Major Raids Against Khalistani Terror Group BKI Linked to Recent Attacks
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has escalated its efforts against the banned Khalistani terror group, Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), by conducting raids at 15 locations associated with gangster Happy Passian. This operation is part of an investigation into a grenade attack on a police station in Gurdaspur district that occurred in December of the previous year.
The NIA’s searches, which took place in Punjab’s Gurdaspur, Batala, Amritsar, and Kapurthala districts, resulted in the seizure of incriminating materials, including mobile devices, digital equipment, and various documents. The agency is focusing on premises linked to Happy Passian, a US-based BKI operative, and his associates, including Shamsher Singh Shera, also known as Honey, who are believed to be operating from multiple countries.
Happy Passian has emerged as a significant figure in orchestrating recent grenade attacks on police stations and posts across Punjab and Haryana. The investigation revealed that those arrested in connection with the Gurdaspur attack were acting under the direction of Passian, Shamsher, and their accomplices.
According to the NIA, operatives of BKI, based in various countries, are involved in a criminal conspiracy aimed at recruiting and training associates within India. They are also accused of providing financial support, weapons, and explosives to field operatives of the terror outfit. This conspiracy, orchestrated by foreign-based designated terrorists, is intended to facilitate terror activities on Indian soil.
The NIA continues its investigation into the case against BKI operatives, following directives from the Ministry of Home Affairs under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA).
**FAQ Section:**
**Q: What is the focus of the NIA’s recent raids?**
A: The NIA’s recent raids target the Khalistani terror group BKI and its connections to recent grenade attacks in Punjab, specifically linked to gangster Happy Passian.
