The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has carried out a comprehensive raid encompassing four states in connection to the Khalistan gangster nexus case. The states of Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh, along with the Union Territory of Chandigarh, were the focal points of this significant operation. The raids aimed to investigate the alleged nexus between gangsters and terrorists.
The investigative teams also conducted thorough searches in various locations in Moga, Punjab. With the Moga police present, the NIA's probe extended to the village of Bilaspur in the Nihal Singh Wala area of Moga.
The Four States Under the Scanner
Previously, in September 2023, the NIA had undertaken a substantial action against the gangster and Khalistani collusions. Approximate 51 locations across Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Delhi NCR, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh were raided in relation to three cases concerning the unlawful alliance of terrorists, gangsters, and drug traffickers.
Five Months Since the Last Major Raid
The earlier raid in September was notable, with the NIA targeting 30 places in Punjab alone. In addition to Punjab, there were 13 targeted locations in Rajasthan, four in Haryana, two in Uttarakhand, and one each in Delhi-NCR and Uttar Pradesh. According to NIA sources, Khalistan supporters and gangsters located overseas have been funneling funds through hawala channels to provide support for drugs and arms to ground workers in India. NIA's ongoing actions are geared towards disbanding this financing chain.
Three Notorious Gangs under Surveillance
About five months ago, the locations which came under the NIA's radar were connected to members of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, Bambiha gang, and the Arsh Dalla crew. The NIA teams visited Bhima Thana Road in Delhi, conducting a raid at the residence of Yadavinder, known as Jashanpreet, a professional bouncer. Investigations revealed overseas funding in Yadavinder's account, along with international communications made through his phone.
