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Khalistani Terrorist Happy Pasiya Behind 14 Attacks in Punjab; India to Bring Him Back from the US
Indian agencies are preparing for the extradition of Harpreet Singh alias Happy Pasiya, a Khalistani terrorist and mastermind behind a series of 14 terror attacks in Punjab. Currently in custody in the United States, Pasiya is likely to be brought back to India soon, after receiving a green signal from US authorities.
Who is Happy Pasiya?
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Former gangster, now turned Khalistani terrorist.
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Operated under the guidance of Pakistan's ISI and the banned group Babbar Khalsa International (BKI).
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Accused of orchestrating multiple attacks targeting police stations, religious places, and public figures.
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Entered the US illegally in 2021, using human trafficking routes.
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Arrested by the FBI in Sacramento in April 2025; detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Extradition Developments
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India has formally requested his extradition through the Home Ministry.
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US authorities have reportedly approved the request.
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Punjab Police and Central agencies are coordinating for his return.
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The NIA has announced a reward of ₹5 lakh for information about him, underlining the national threat he poses.
Timeline of Major Attacks Linked to Happy Pasiya
| Date | Incident |
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| Nov 24, 2023 | RDX found outside Ajnala Police Station (did not explode) |
| Nov 27, 2023 | Grenade blast at a closed police post in Gurbaksh Nagar |
| Dec 2, 2023 | Blast at Kathgarh Police Station, SBS Nagar |
| Dec 4, 2023 | Explosion at Majitha Police Station (initially denied by police) |
| Dec 13, 2023 | Grenade attack on Aliwal Batala Police Station |
| Dec 17, 2023 | Bombing at Islamabad Police Station, deemed a terrorist attack by DGP |
| Jan 16, 2024 | Grenade attack at a businessman's home in Jantipur, Amritsar |
| Jan 19, 2024 | Bomb blast at Gumtala Chowki, Amritsar (BKI claimed responsibility) |
| Feb 3, 2024 | Attack on closed police post on Fatehgarh Churiyan Road |
| Feb 14, 2024 | Attack on a policeman's residence in Dera Baba Nanak |
| Mar 15, 2024 | Attack on temple in Amritsar; attacker killed in an encounter |
Why This Matters
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Pasiya is considered one of the key Khalistani handlers working from abroad.
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His operations were funded and weaponized by Pakistan’s ISI, a pattern seen in many proxy terrorist activities.
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He used burner phones and online platforms to coordinate attacks while staying under the radar.
What Happens Next?
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Upon extradition, Pasiya is expected to be tried under the UAPA and Explosives Act.
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His interrogation could reveal links to sleeper cells, handlers in Pakistan, and funding networks in North America.
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The case will boost India's efforts to curb Khalistani terrorism and will likely be used as a precedent for other extraditions.
