**The FBI apprehended Harpreet Singh, a key figure in a Sikh separatist movement, accused of facilitating a terrorist attack in India.**
**U.S. Apprehends Sikh Separatist Linked to Terror Incident in India**
**U.S. Apprehends Sikh Separatist Linked to Terror Incident in India**
**Federal authorities arrest Harpreet Singh, wanted for coordinating a grenade attack in Chandigarh.**
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced on Thursday the arrest of Harpreet Singh, a man who had been evading law enforcement after entering the United States illegally. Singh was wanted in India for his alleged involvement in a grenade attack on a retired police officer in Chandigarh last September. Authorities stated that he utilized disposable phones and encrypted communication to avoid detection prior to his capture in Sacramento, California.
Indian officials believe Singh collaborated with Pakistan's intelligence agencies and a militant group associated with the Sikh separatist movement, Babbar Khalsa International. In January, India's National Investigation Agency announced a monetary reward for information leading to his arrest, reflecting the urgency of capturing individuals they deem a threat to national security.
Recent years have seen increased efforts by India to pursue warrants against Indian nationals residing in the U.S. On a similar note, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun has been named in connection with alleged assassination plots against prominent figures while on American soil. John Yoon and Alex Travelli contributed reporting from their respective locations, covering crucial developments in international terrorist activities and their implications.
