New Delhi, June 15, 2025 — The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Saturday filed a chargesheet against three individuals in connection with the grenade attack on a police post in Punjab’s Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar (SBS Nagar) district. The attack, which took place in December 2024, has been linked to a broader conspiracy orchestrated by the banned Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF) terror outfit.
The three accused, Yugpreet Singh alias Yuvi Nihung, Jaskaran Singh alias Shah, and Harjot Singh alias Jot Hundal, all residents of Rahon village in SBS Nagar, have been booked under various provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, Explosive Substances Act, and other relevant sections of Indian law.
Foreign Terror Links and Funding Trail
The NIA, which took over the investigation from the Punjab Police in March 2025, uncovered that the attack was part of a transnational terror conspiracy. The accused were radicalised and recruited by Jagjit Singh Lahiri, also known by aliases Jagga, Jagga Miapur, and Hari Singh, a KZF operative currently based in the United Kingdom.
Lahiri reportedly inducted Yugpreet Singh into the terror outfit through an acquaintance in the UK. Using encrypted messaging platforms, Jagga coordinated the attack and transferred over ₹4.36 lakh in terror funds to Yugpreet via a complex network of Canada-based entities. These foreign channels have now been identified and are under scrutiny.
Yugpreet subsequently recruited Jaskaran and Harjot. The trio carried out the grenade attack on the Police Post Asron in the night between December 1 and 2, 2024. The explosive device was reportedly delivered to them by their foreign handlers in November 2024.
Expanding the Probe
The chargesheet also names Ranjit Singh alias Neeta, chief of KZF and a Designated Individual Terrorist (DIT) under Indian law, as part of the ongoing probe. The NIA has launched further investigations into Neeta, Jagga, and other unidentified foreign-based KZF operatives, as part of case RC-02/2025/NIA/DLI.
According to the NIA, the terror outfit has been attempting to destabilise Punjab by targeting law enforcement facilities, critical infrastructure, and individuals perceived as threats to its separatist agenda.
National Security at Forefront
A senior NIA official emphasized that the agency remains committed to dismantling the operational and financial networks of banned terror groups like KZF.
“This case is part of a larger effort to neutralize attempts by anti-India elements operating from foreign soil. The use of encrypted platforms, cross-border financial networks, and indoctrination of local youth is a growing concern. We will continue our efforts to identify and bring to justice all those involved,” the official stated.
The case has further highlighted the evolving nature of terror threats in Punjab, particularly those fueled by foreign-based operatives exploiting diaspora connections to foment unrest.
Further arrests and developments are expected as the NIA continues its investigation.
