Amritsar Police Crack Grenade Attack Case, Arrest Six Accused with ISI Links
In a significant breakthrough, the Amritsar Rural Police, in a coordinated joint operation with Faridkot Police and Counter Intelligence Ferozepur, has successfully solved the grenade attack case at Bhindi Saida police station. The operation led to the arrest of six accused individuals and the recovery of two pistols from their possession.
Details of the Arrested Accused
Senior Superintendent of Police (Amritsar Rural) Suhail Qasim Mir provided detailed information about those apprehended. The arrested individuals have been identified as:
- Baljit Singh, a resident of village Chak Dogra
- Prabh Singh, resident of Chota Fatehwal
- Rajbir Singh, resident of Baba Gum Chak Ballarwal
- Sukhpreet Singh, resident of Thehra Rajputan
- Ajaydeep Singh alias Ajay alias Gazni, a resident of Lopoke
- Sahib Singh alias Saba, resident of Sarangdev
All the accused are from Amritsar, highlighting the local dimension of this security threat.
ISI Backing and Radicalization Revealed
Preliminary investigations have uncovered disturbing connections to Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). According to SSP Suhail Qasim Mir, the module was actively backed by Pakistan's ISI, with the alleged accused maintaining contact with a Pakistan-based handler operating from abroad. This handler was directing terror activities specifically within Punjab, orchestrating operations from a foreign location.
The investigation further revealed that the module had been radicalized and motivated to target police establishments. Promises of substantial financial rewards were made to the accused for executing the attack, though ultimately only a paltry amount was paid by the Pakistani handler, according to police statements.
Operational Details and Weapon Recovery
During the course of the investigation, it came to light that accused Baljit and Prabh allegedly retrieved two hand grenades from a location near Gharinda. This retrieval was part of the preparation for the attack on the police station.
SSP Faridkot Pragya Jain elaborated on the arrest process, stating that police teams initially arrested two accused involved in the grenade attack case from Faridkot. Subsequent investigations led to the arrest of four more individuals from Amritsar, completing the network dismantling operation.
Legal Framework and Charges Filed
A comprehensive case has been registered at Bhindi Saida police station under multiple sections of various acts:
- Sections 3, 4 and 5 of the Explosive Substances Act
- Sections 13, 16, 18 and 19 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act
- Sections 109, 61(1), 61(2), 3(5) and 324(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)
- Section 25 of the Arms Act
This multi-pronged legal approach reflects the seriousness of the charges and the comprehensive nature of the investigation.
The successful operation demonstrates effective inter-district police coordination and highlights ongoing security challenges in the region. The revelation of ISI involvement underscores the external dimensions of domestic security threats, while the arrests represent a significant step in countering terror modules operating within Punjab.
