In a significant breakthrough, the Counter-Intelligence wing of the Punjab Police, in coordination with the Chandigarh Police, has solved the Chandigarh grenade attack case and arrested five individuals involved in the incident. The two main perpetrators behind the attack have also been identified. According to officials, the police have recovered one grenade along with another cache, and operations are ongoing to apprehend the remaining absconding accused.
Addressing a press conference on the case, Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav stated that the Counter-Intelligence wing of Punjab Police, in a joint operation with Chandigarh Police, solved the Chandigarh grenade attack case on April 1. Five people involved in the incident have been arrested, and the two perpetrators involved in the attack have been identified. One grenade and another cache have been recovered so far. The Punjab DGP added that the police teams are still conducting operations to nab the absconding accused.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the terror module had backing from Pakistan’s intelligence agency, the ISI, with handlers based abroad in Portugal and Germany. Foreign-based handlers in Portugal and Germany have been identified. Multiple cutouts and sub-modules were used in the operation. This operation has effectively foiled a major terror conspiracy aimed at disrupting peace and harmony in the region. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend the main accused involved in the case, the Punjab DGP added. The module reportedly operated through multiple cutouts and sub-modules to carry out its plans.
The attack, which took place outside the Punjab BJP headquarters in Sector 37, Chandigarh, involved the use of a grenade and was reportedly aimed at disrupting peace and communal harmony in the region. No casualties were reported in the incident, but it raised serious security concerns.
The Punjab Police has reiterated its commitment to maintaining the safety, security, and communal harmony of the region. The case remains under further investigation, with more details expected to emerge as the probe progresses.
