Chandigarh, April 19 -- Gangster-turned-terrorist Harpreet Singh alias Happy Passia wanted in multiple attacks in Punjab, including a series of grenade blasts, was arrested in the United States, officials said on Friday.

According to a statement posted by FBI, Sacramento, on X, Passia is accused of being involved in terror attacks in Punjab and is allegedly affiliated with two international terrorist organisations was arrested by FBI and US Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO).

US authorities added that Passia entered the US illegally and used burner phones to avoid detection.

"Today, Harpreet Singh, an alleged terrorist responsible for terror attacks in Punjab, India, was arrested by the FBI a...