Eight Khalistani terrorists, including one of them, wanted in India by the National Investigation Agency (NIA), have been arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the US, officials said.

Officials said they were arrested from different parts of the country in a gang-related kidnapping and torture investigation.

Speaking on the development, San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement: "On July 11, 2025, the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office AGNET Unit—alongside the Stockton Police Department SWAT Team, Manteca Police Department SWAT Team, Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office SWAT Team, and the FBI SWAT Team—executed five coordinated search warrants across San Joaquin County as part of a gang-related kidnapping and torture investigation."

The arrested individuals were identified as Dilpreet Singh, Arshpreet Singh, Amritpal Singh, Vishal, Pavittar Singh, Gurtaj Singh, Manpreet Randhawa and Sarabjit Singh.

According to reports, Pavittar Singh Batala is a gangster in Punjab.

Pavittar Singh Batala is wanted by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) for allegedly carrying out terror operations for the banned outfit Babbar Khalsa International, reported ABP News.

FBI  seized 5 handguns (including a fully-automatic Glock), one assault rifle, hundreds of rounds of ammunition, high-capacity magazines, and over USD 15,000 in cash from the arrested terrirorists while conducting searches across the US.

The Sheriff's office further said: " This takedown was part of the FBI’s Summer Heat initiative, a nationwide effort targeting violent offenders and gang members who terrorize our communities."

"Summer Heat reflects Director Patel’s commitment to the American people to crush crime and restore safety in neighborhoods across the country," the statement said.