NIA Confiscates Properties of Khalistani Terrorist Lakhbir Singh Rode

New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) confiscated the properties of Khalistani terrorist Lakhbir Singh Rode on Wednesday following raids by the anti-terror agency in Punjab’s Moga.

Lakhbir Singh Rode heads the banned organization, International Sikh Youth Federation (ISYF), which is designated as a terrorist by the central government.

He is the nephew of slain leader of Khalistani movement Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale.

The confiscated properties of Lakhbir Singh include nearly 1.4 acres of property and other assets under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.

Rode is wanted for trial in India in cases related to arms and explosive smuggling, including RDX, conspiracy to “attack government leaders” in New Delhi, and “spreading hatred” in Punjab. According to the NIA Rode has links with Pakistani elements for terror-related activities.