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Punjab Police foils ISI-backed agents' attempt to disrupt IPL: Intelligence sources

Punjab Police foils ISI-backed agents' attempt to disrupt IPL: Intelligence sources

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According to reports, ISI-led youths aimed at propagating a pro-Khalistani Facebook page ‘Referendum -2020’

Punjab's counter-intelligence service arrested four people working with Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) on Tuesday. According to reports, the youths were radicalised by ISI agents on social media and were also involved in pro-Khalistani campaigns on social media.

Punjab Police's intelligence wing made the arrest while the agents were on their way to vandalise a liquor shop.

According to reports, ISI-led youths aimed at propagating a pro-Khalistani Facebook page, ‘Referendum -2020’, during the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) matches.

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Reports suggest that 'Referendum 2020' was being popularised in the state by pro-Khalistani elements based in Pakistan and Europe.