Trump’s mass deportation raids have led to a significant increase in the arrests of terrorists within the U.S. — including one of India’s most wanted individuals. Since January, over 200 known or suspected terrorists have been arrested, marking a 655% spike compared to the previous year when only 29 such arrests were made under the Biden administration. The figures were revealed through new Homeland Security data.
One of the individuals arrested, Harpreet Singh, is a terrorists swept up in Trump’s raids, linked to violent acts and terrorist organizations. Singh entered the U.S. illegally in January 2022, crossing from Mexico into Arizona. Despite being apprehended by Border Patrol agents, he was released into the country with a future court date, allowing him to evade authorities for over three years before being captured in Sacramento, California last week.
Singh, who is wanted in India for his role in a grenade attack on a police station and a retired cop’s home, is accused of funding terrorism, recruiting, and planning attacks. He is also tied to the Pakistan-based terrorist group Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), a group that has been involved in numerous violent activities since its formation in the late 1970s.
The Trump administration has emphasized its commitment to addressing the threat posed by these individuals, with DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin criticizing the Biden administration’s handling of such cases. The Trump administration has vowed to continue targeting and removing violent criminals from U.S. soil, highlighting its stance against “catch and release” practices.
