Amritsar (Punjab) [India]: The Amritsar Rural Police apprehended two operatives linked to a terror module following a brief encounter near Ramdas city, officials reported on Monday.
Director General of Police, Punjab, Gaurav Yadav, announced the development in a social media post, stating, “In a major success against terror networks, @AmritsarRPolice apprehends two operatives of the Jiwan Fauji terror module after a brief encounter near Ramdas, Amritsar Rural.”
In a major success against terror networks, @AmritsarRPolice apprehends two operatives of the Jiwan Fauji terror module after a brief encounter near Ramdas, Amritsar Rural.
— DGP Punjab Police (@DGPPunjabPolice) April 28, 2025
The accused — Vishal Masih and Lovepreet Singh @ Love, both residents of Jafarkot — opened fire at police…
He added, “The accused — Vishal Masih and Lovepreet Singh @ Love, both residents of Jafarkot — opened fire at police personnel during a chase but were swiftly overpowered with controlled retaliatory action. Weapons and explosives were recovered from their possession.”
Further, DGP Yadav noted that a first information report (FIR) under the Explosive Act and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) has been registered at the Ramdas police station. Investigations are ongoing to dismantle the entire network and avert any potential terror activities.
“@PunjabPoliceInd remains committed to neutralising terror threats and ensuring the safety and security of citizens,” he affirmed.
Providing additional details, Maninder Singh, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Amritsar (Rural), told ANI, “…Last night we received information that some operatives of the Jiwan Fauji terror module are trying to create instability…Two members of the Jiwan Fauji terror module – Vishal Masih and Lovepreet Singh alias Love have been apprehended…When we were closely following them, they fired at the police and in retaliation, they were shot in the leg. They have been admitted to the hospital…”