Terrorist Happy Passia, responsible for 14 grenade attacks in Punjab, captured in the United States

The FBI states that two international terrorist organizations link Harpreet Singh, who is accused of participating in terror attacks in Punjab.

Most-Wanted Terrorist Happy Passia Arrested in U.S., Accused of Punjab Attacks and Links to Global Terror Groups

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The FBI Sacramento posted a statement on X (formerly Twitter) saying that they arrested Harpreet Singh alias Happy Passia, a most-wanted terrorist involved in more than 14 recent grenade attacks in Punjab, on Friday in the United States. The statement also accuses Singh of participating in terror attacks in Punjab and alleges his affiliation with two international terrorist organizations. Authorities said he entered the United States illegally and used burner phones to avoid detection.

The FBI and ERO arrested Harpreet Singh, an alleged terrorist responsible for terror attacks in Punjab, India, in Sacramento today,” the FBI wrote. “Linked to two international terrorist groups, he entered the US illegally and used burner phones to evade capture.”

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has named Happy Passia in a recent chargesheet in connection with the September 2024 grenade attack in Chandigarh.

The attack, targeting the residence of a retired Punjab Police officer, was part of a broader conspiracy by the proscribed terrorist group Babbar Khalsa International (BKI).

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NIA: Happy Passia and Pak-Based Rinda Masterminded Attack, Provided Arms and Funds to Local Recruits

According to the NIA, Passia – operating from the US – and Pakistan-based terrorist Harwinder Singh Sandhu alias Rinda were the chief conspirators behind the attack.

Authorities allege that the two provided logistical support, funds, and weapons to operatives on the ground in India. The accused reportedly directed local recruits – identified as Rohan Masih and Vishal Masih – conduct reconnaissance before executing the attack.

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