In a significant counter-intelligence operation, Punjab Police has apprehended three operatives of the banned organization Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) for allegedly defacing school walls with pro-Khalistan graffiti across multiple districts.
The breakthrough came after intensive investigations into multiple incidents of anti-India slogans and Khalistan-related messages appearing on educational institutions' premises. According to police officials, the arrests have exposed a disturbing pattern of foreign funding being channeled to fuel separatist activities in the state.
International Conspiracy Unraveled
Investigators revealed that the arrested individuals were acting on directions from foreign-based handlers who provided both ideological guidance and financial support. The money trail indicates sophisticated hawala transactions and digital payment methods used to fund the vandalism campaigns.
"We have concrete evidence of foreign elements financing these anti-national activities," stated a senior police official involved in the operation. "The accused were receiving regular payments for carrying out these graffiti attacks targeting educational institutions."
Modus Operandi Exposed
The arrested operatives, identified as hardcore SFJ members, followed a systematic approach:
- Targeting schools in remote areas during night hours
- Using quick-drying spray paints and stencils for rapid execution
- Coordinating through encrypted messaging applications
- Receiving payments through multiple layers to conceal the funding source
Broader Security Implications
This case has raised serious concerns about the continuing attempts by foreign-based extremist elements to destabilize Punjab. The targeting of educational institutions particularly alarms security agencies, as it represents an effort to influence young minds and create communal discord.
"Using schools as canvases for propaganda is a new low in their tactics," commented a security analyst. "It shows their desperation and willingness to exploit any platform for their divisive agenda."
The investigation continues to expand as authorities work to identify the complete network involved in these operations and trace the ultimate sources of the foreign funding.
