Babbar Khalsa terrorist with ISI links held in UP; wanted to target Maha Kumbh, says DGP

An “active terrorist” of Babbar Khalsa International with “links” to Pakistan’s ISI, who had planned a major terror attack during the Maha Kumbh, was arrested from Uttar Pradesh’s Kaushambi district early Thursday, police said.

The terrorist, identified as Lajar Masih, was nabbed in a joint operation by Uttar Pradesh STF and Punjab Police.

Addressing a press conference, Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP) Prashant Kumar said Masih had planned a major terrorist attack during the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj.

“However, due to intensive security checks at the religious gathering, he failed to execute his plan,” he said.

The Maha Kumbh was held at Prayagraj from January 13 to February 26.