Waris Punjab De members arrested at Nepal border
Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Jul 23, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026
The event is unlikely to have significant market impact. It may slightly affect sentiment in security-related sectors but is a localized law enforcement action.
On July 23, 2026, a joint operation by the India — Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) and India — Uttar Pradesh at the Indo-Nepal border in Bahraich led to the arrest of Vikramjit Singh, a wanted member of the pro-Khalistan outfit Waris Punjab De, and Manveer Singh Dhillon, a US national linked to the organization. They were intercepted while entering India from Nepal without valid visas. Three Indian nationals—Suresh Kumar Pathak, Dilip Upadhyay, and Rahul Kumar—were also arrested for allegedly facilitating their illegal entry. Vikramjit Singh was wanted in connection with a 2023 case at Ajnala police station in Punjab, and Dhillon is suspected of avoiding scrutiny by entering via Nepal. The arrests highlight ongoing security concerns related to separatist activities.
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