
NIA announces ₹10-lakh reward on Germany-based SFJ operative
The Hindu
Multani, associates booked for attempting to revive terrorism in Punjab
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has declared a reward of ₹10 lakh on Germany-based Jaswinder Singh Multani of Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), along with his associates from other banned outfits like the Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF) and the Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF) for allegedly attempting to revive terrorism in Punjab.
Preliminary findings have also indicated the role of Multani in the recent Ludhiana court complex explosion. The NIA has accused him of coordinating with Pakistan-based pro-Khalistani elements and the ISI and conspiring to carry out terror attacks in Mumbai and other parts of the country.
The NIA registered the case following a direction from the Central government to investigate the allegations against Multani. At the instance of the Indian agencies, the German police had last month detained and then released him after he submitted an affidavit promising to cooperate with the authorities concerned.