Punjab Police Arrest Five in Connection with BJP Office Grenade Attack Linked to ISI
ISI-Backed Module Behind Punjab BJP Office Grenade Blast; Five Arrested
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Five suspects have been arrested in connection with the April 1 grenade attack outside the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) office in Chandigarh, Punjab, India. The attack, backed by Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), involved a larger terror network with international links, including handlers in Portugal and Germany.
- 01Five suspects arrested in the grenade attack on the BJP office in Chandigarh.
- 02The attack was orchestrated with backing from Pakistan's ISI.
- 03Two key assailants are still at large.
- 04The investigation revealed international connections to Portugal and Germany.
- 05No injuries were reported from the attack, but it caused significant panic.
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On April 1, a grenade attack occurred outside the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) office in Sector 37, Chandigarh, Punjab, India. The Punjab Police have arrested five individuals linked to the attack, which was reportedly orchestrated with support from Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). The suspects include Balvinder Lal, Jasveer Singh, Charanjit Singh, Rubal Chauhan, and Mandeep Sharma. Authorities have identified two assailants who remain at large. The investigation revealed connections to international handlers in Portugal and Germany. During the operation, police recovered one grenade and ammunition, indicating a broader terror module. The attack, executed by two men on a motorcycle, resulted in damage to vehicles but no injuries. Forensic evidence and CCTV footage were instrumental in tracing the suspects. Khalistani extremist Sukhjinder Singh Babbar claimed responsibility for the attack, which police described as an attempt to disrupt peace in Punjab. The investigation continues to target the entire network behind the conspiracy.
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The arrests and ongoing investigation aim to enhance security and prevent further acts of violence in Punjab, which has been historically sensitive to such incidents.
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