In a sensational twist, two individuals have been detained in connection with the grenade attack at the residence of BJP leader Manoranjan Kalia in Jalandhar, Punjab. The Special DGP for Law and Order, Arpit Shukla, confirmed that the e-rickshaw employed in the dastardly act has also been seized. The Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) of Pakistan reportedly orchestrated this plot to incite communal unrest in Punjab. However, quick police action thwarted this scheme.
The police unraveled the conspiracy within a staggering 12 hours of the attack. The nefarious conspiracy, significantly plotted by incarcerated gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and Pakistan-based gangster Shehzad Bhatti's accomplice, Zeeshan Akhtar, has come to light. Probes into potential ties with Babbar Khalsa International are ongoing. Alongside the arrests, the recovery of the e-rickshaw symbolizes a breakthrough.
Punjab police are in communication with central agencies to explore this matter further. Numerous raids are ongoing at various locations. When queried about the accused, the officials confirmed, "More information will be disclosed soon." However, specifics about identities have been withheld to avoid compromising the investigation. On being asked about Zeeshan's involvement in a past murder case, confirmation was provided, "Yes, you're spot on."
Source: aajtak
The explosion on Tuesday morning left the aluminum facade of BJP leader Manoranjan Kalia's residence in Jalandhar damaged, with shattered windowpanes and dented vehicles including an SUV and a motorcycle. Remarkably, no casualties were reported. Kalia, the former Cabinet Minister and ex-Punjab BJP President, was home during the incident. He also holds a prestigious position in the BJP's National Executive Committee.
PJalandhar has witnessed unprecedented incidents lately. Among these, the Tuesday attack stands out as the first time a prominent political figure's residence was targeted. Significant legal actions have been instituted with FIR lodged under IPC sections 109, 324(3), and 61(2) coupled with the Explosive Substances Act's sections 3, 4, and 5.
Source: aajtak
Here’s a rundown of the grenade attacks in Punjab over the past 6 months:
1. November 29, 2024 - Gurbaksh Nagar, Amritsar (Police Post)
2. December 2, 2024 - Ansaro (SBS Nagar) Police Post, Nawanshahr
3. December 4, 2024 - Majitha Police Station, Amritsar
4. December 13, 2024 - Ghaniya Ke Bangar Police Station, Batala
5. December 17, 2024 - Islamabad Police Station, Amritsar
6. December 18, 2024 - Bakshiwal Police Check Post, Gurdaspur
7. December 20, 2024 - Wadala Bangar Police Check Post, Gurdaspur
8. January 9, 2025 - Grenade outside Gumtala Police Post, Amritsar City
9. January 15, 2025 - Residence of Rajinder Kumar, Amritsar (Non-Police)
10. February 3, 2025 - Explosion near Fatehgarh Churian Police Post
11. February 14, 2025 - Low-intensity blast targeting officer's residence in Dera Baba Nanak, Gurdaspur
12. February 17, 2025 - Grenade attack outside Policeman's residence in Raymal, Gurdaspur
13. March 15, 2025 - Blast outside Thakurdwara Temple, Khandwala, Amritsar
14. March 16, 2025 - Grenade found at Youtuber Roger Sandhu's residence, Jalandhar
15. April 1, 2025 - Explosion outside Badshahpur Police Check Post, Patiala
16. April 7, 2025 - Grenade attack via RPG outside Kila Lal Singh Police Station
17. April 6 - Explosion near Mahmudpur Police Check Post, Kathal at Punjab Border
