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In a significant breakthrough, the Crime Branch of Chandigarh Police has successfully apprehended two members of a terrorist group linked to the Happy Passia network, foiling a potentially devastating attack planned by the network.
Crime Branch along with intelligence and operations unit were working on gangster / terrorists who were getting crimes conducted in India from abroad. The current arrests have been made based on secret intelligence regarding movement of suspects near the Jirri Mandi area of Sector 39.
On receiving information SP intelligence Sh Manjeet Sheoran, IPS, SP Crime Sh Jasbir Singh, DANIPS, DSP crime DhirajKumar, DANIPS along with Insp Satvinder and team of crime branch reached the spot and took the position by cordoning the area. The suspects came on a motorcycle and when signalled to stop by police party, suspects cocked the pistols on police party, but police officers showing the courage not only disarmed them but overpowered them without letting them chance to cause anydamage.
The arrested individuals have been identified as:
Joban Jit Singh @ Billa:- 24 years old, son of Normal Singh, resident of Hardoh Putli, Amritsar. Singh has a history of criminal involvement.He came in contact with Happy Passia and Manu Agwan through Harwinder @ Harry. Happy Passia had provided him with 50,000. Notably, approximately a month ago, Joban Jit Singh @ Billa is running wanted in following incidents:-e was allegedly involved in a rocket-propelled grenade attack on Killa Lal Singh Police. Case FIR No.25 dated 07.04.2025 U/s 3/4/5 Explosive Substance Act at PS-Qila Lal Singh, Distt. Gurdaspur (PB) was registered in this regard.He is involved in a firing incident at Vishal Jewellers on Amritsar Majithia Road with Harwinder @Harry.
He is also involved in firing incident on a liquor vendor Majitha Road with Sumandeep. Case FIR No. 19 dated 19.03.2025 U/s 109/61(2) BNS, 3/4/5 Explosive Substance Act and U/s 25 of Arms Act at PS-Majitha, Distt Amritsar (PB) was registered after firing at liquor vendor. Besides, running wanted in above incidents, he has previous involvement in two cases of theft (Section 379 IPC) registered at PS Majitha and PS Rai Swarsi Road.
Sumandeep @ Simma, 25 years old, son of Gurbachan Singh, resident of village Chahla Kalan, Gurdaspur. Sumandeep came into contact with Joba Jit Singh through Harvinder @ Harry. He has history of criminal involvement. Sumandeep @ Simma is running wanted in following incident:-He is also involved in firing incident on a liquor vendor Majitha Road with Joban Jit Singh @ Billa. Case FIR No. 19 dated 19.03.2025 U/s 109/61(2) BNS, 3/4/5 Explosive Substance Act and U/s 25 of Arms Act at PS-Majitha, Distt Amritsar (PB) was registered after firing at liquor vendor.
Besides this, he has a prior criminal record as per given detail:- Case FIR No. 102 dated 05.08.2018 u/s 379/B, 411 IPC, PS-Sadar Kharar. Case FIR No. 189 dated 29.07.2022 u/s 21/61/85 NDPS Act, PS-Civil Line Batala.
Chandigarh Police is currently interrogating the arrested individuals to gather further information about their plans, accomplices, and the source of the recovered weapons. This operation highlights the unwavering commitment of the Chandigarh Police to ensuring the safety and security of its citizens, especially in the face of heightened regional tensions.
Recovery:-During the operation, the police recovered a significant cache of weapons from the possession of the accused, including: Two pistols of .32 and .30 bore respectively along with nine live cartridges. One Improvised Explosive Device (IED) along with two circuits, cells and one remote control.
Modus Operandi :- Investigations revealed that they were inconstant communication with notorious gangsters Happy Passia and Manu Agwan, to whom they were introduced by Harwant @ Harry. They communicated by WhatsApp and Snapchat. Harry was inconstant touch with one Malaysia based Maninder Singh @ Billa. Maninder Singh @ Billa further brought him in touch with Manu Agwan and Harpeet Singh @ Happy Passia. Harry further brought Joban Jit Singh and Sumandeep in contact with Manu Agwan. When any object is to be delivered to them, Manu Agwan used to share locations where the weapons or money etc. have been kept.
This successful operation, led by SP Intelligence Sh Manjeet sheoran and SP Crime Sh Jasbir Singh has effectively thwarted a dangerous plot aimed at destabilizing the peace and security of area. Intelligence inputs and directions by senior officers to keep watch on activities of Gangsters / terrorists and hard core criminals for any kind of sabotage amid ongoing situation lead to heightened vigilance and this crucial apprehension.