Puranpur Encounter Today: Three Pro-Khalistan Terrorists Killed in Puranpur Encounter

Puranpur Encounter Today: Three pro-Khalistan terrorists wanted in connection with a grenade attack on a Punjab Police post in #Gurdaspur district were killed during a joint operation by the Punjab Police and Uttar Pradesh Police on Monday in #Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh.

The individuals, identified as Gurwinder Singh, Virendra Singh, and Jasanpreet Singh, were members of the banned Khalistan Commando Force. Acting on specific intelligence, the Punjab Police alerted the Uttar Pradesh Police about the suspects’ presence in the #Puranpur area of Pilibhit.

An operation by a joint team launched early on Monday led to an encounter when the suspects resisted and fired at the police. All three were killed in the exchange of gunfire. Two AK-47 rifles, two pistols, and several rounds of live ammunition were recovered from the scene. … pic.twitter.com/3aRCPKNUP5— ANI (@ANI) December 23, 2024

Puranpur Encounter Today: Official Statements

Punjab Police DGP Gaurav Yadav confirmed the breakthrough in a post on X (formerly Twitter):

“In a major breakthrough against a Pak-sponsored Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF) terror module, a joint operation of UP Police and Punjab Police has led to an encounter with three module members who fired at the police party. This terror module is involved in grenade attacks at police establishments in border areas of Punjab.”

The operation was launched after a grenade attack on an abandoned police post in the Kalanaur subdivision of Gurdaspur district on Friday. Although the blast caused no casualties or property damage, it increased security concerns in the region.

The arms and ammunition recovered reveal the suspects were involved in organized terror activities. Their investigations are focusing on connections to cross-border sponsors. The police have also managed to identify more members of the module to ensure that they do not commit further attacks.

The successful operation is believed to be a strong step to counter the resurfacing of Khalistani militancy in the region.