CHANDIGARH: Three operatives of the banned outfit — Sikhs for Justice — have been arrested for allegedly writing pro-Khalistan slogans on the walls of schools in two villages in Punjab, police said on Friday.Director general of police Gaurav Yadav said that the preliminary investigation has revealed the arrested accused had painted inflammatory slogans intended to incite public unrest and spread anti-national sentiments. “In a major breakthrough, Counter Intelligence Bathinda, in a joint operation with Bathinda Police apprehends three operatives of the banned outfit Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) for writing pro-Khalistan slogans on the walls of schools in villages Bhissiana and Mananwala, backed by USA-based mastermind Gurpatwant Singh Pannu of SFJ,” he said in a post on X.He added that evidence suggests the accused were receiving foreign funding to carry out these unlawful activities. Police teams acted swiftly, ensuring that no anti-national activity went unchecked, he said.“The investigation has been carried out in a professional and scientific manner to bring the culprits to justice.@PunjabPoliceInd remains steadfast in its commitment to maintaining peace, harmony, and security across the State,” he added. (With agency inputs)