In brief
Harpreet Singh, a man wanted in India for a grenade attack, was arrested by the FBI in Sacramento after evading capture with disposable phones.
The FBI announced on Thursday the arrest of Harpreet Singh, a man wanted in India for alleged terrorist activities. Singh was captured in Sacramento after reportedly evading authorities by using disposable phones and securing communications through encrypted applications. He is believed to be connected to a Sikh separatist movement and has been accused of aiding Pakistan’s intelligence agency. The Indian National Investigation Agency has been seeking Singh since January, offering a cash reward due to his involvement in a grenade attack on a retired police officer in Chandigarh back in September.Singh allegedly played a role in supporting extremist operatives within India, specifically with the terrorist group Babbar Khalsa International. This arrest highlights ongoing tensions between India and the U.S., as India has sought the extradition of several nationals allegedly involved in terrorism while residing in America.
