CBI, NIA Extradite Key Khalistani Terrorist From Abu Dhabi, Wanted In Mohali RPG Attack Case

Babbar Khalistan International (BKI) terrorist Tarsem Singh has been extradited to India from Abu Dhabi. He is wanted in connection with multiple terror cases, including an RPG attack in Mohali

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), in coordination with the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and Interpol, successfully secured the return of Babbar Khalistan International (BKI) terrorist Tarsem Singh to India. Singh, who is wanted in connection with multiple terror cases, including a rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) attack on the Intelligence Headquarters of the Punjab Police in Mohali, was extradited from Abu Dhabi on Friday, officials confirmed.

The operation culminated on Friday morning when Singh was brought back to Delhi by a security mission from the NIA and subsequently arrested. Singh had been facing an Interpol Red Notice, issued at the request of the NIA, which facilitated his location and arrest in Abu Dhabi. 

The CBI had coordinated with the Interpol General Secretariat to circulate the Red Notice to all member countries on 13th November 2023.

"Singh is a key member of the Babbar Khalistan International terrorist organisation and an important terror node of designated terrorists Rinda and Landa in the UAE," said a CBI spokesperson. Tarsem Singh is the brother of designated individual terrorist Lakhbir Singh alias Landa and has been linked to numerous terror activities, including the RPG attack on the Punjab Police's Mohali headquarters in May 2022.

NIA Case Against Tarsem Singh Sandhu

Singh was initially detained in Abu Dhabi in November 2023 following the Red Corner Notice by Interpol. His involvement in terror activities includes arranging and providing funds to India-based associates of Harwinder Sandhu alias Rinda and Lakhbir Singh alias Landa. The NIA alleges that Singh also facilitated the channelisation of terror funds through multiple routes.

The NIA had registered a case against Singh on 20th August 2022, in connection with the terror activities of chiefs and members of proscribed terrorist organisations such as the Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF), BKI, and International Sikh Youth Federation (ISYF). According to an official statement, these organisations have established a vast network of terror operators across India, working through operatives and members of organised criminal gangs to smuggle arms, ammunition, explosives, and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) from across the border.

The investigation further revealed that these outfits have been involved in narcotics trafficking, extortion, and hawala trading to generate funds for carrying out terrorist activities on Indian soil.