Two militants arrested in Punjab

Two KLF militants who were planning a major strike in Punjab were arrested in Nabha along with eight kg explosives and fire arms, police said.

Two KLF militants who were planning a major strike in Punjab were on Sunday arrested in Nabha along with eight kg explosives and fire arms, police said.

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Both belong to the Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF), a terrorist organisation in Punjab, and were planning a major strike in the state, Inspector General of Police PS Gill said in Nabha.

The duo was arrested from Nabha town near Patiala district.

About eight kg explosives and 40 gelatin sticks were seized from their possession. Two pistols and some ammunition were also recovered from them, he said.

Further investigation was on, he added.