NIA Arrests Key Accused In Chandigarh Grenade Attack Case

The Nationwide Investigation Company (NIA) has made a serious breakthrough within the Chandigarh grenade assault case with the arrest of a Punjab resident, who performed a significant position in your complete conspiracy that was masterminded by foreign-based Khalistani terrorists, an official assertion issued on Wednesday stated.

Pakistan-based designated particular person terrorist Harwinder Singh Sandhu alias Rinda and the US-based Harpreet Singh alias Blissful Passia have been among the many 4 accused chargesheeted within the case by the NIA final month, it stated.

Within the newest arrest, Abhijot Singh of Gurdaspur (Punjab) was taken into custody by the NIA, which recognized him because the unknown particular person whose position had surfaced throughout investigation within the case, stated the assertion issued by the probe company.

Abhijot, already in jail for an additional grenade assault at a police station, was discovered to have been in direct contact with Blissful and an necessary a part of the conspiracy, it stated.

The NIA investigations have revealed that Abhijot on Blissful’s instructions had performed detailed reconnaissance of the goal location a number of instances in July and August 2024. He had additionally organized a bike with a faux quantity plate to be used within the execution of the crime. The automobile was discovered to have been stolen, the NIA stated.

The investigations have additionally revealed that Blissful had supplied pistols to Abhijot and one other beforehand arrested accused Rohan Masih throughout August 2024.

The September 2024 assault was meant to focus on a retired Punjab Police officer, who the assailants believed to be the occupant of the home in Sector 10, Chandigarh.

Abhijot and Rohan had visited the goal home twice in August however didn’t execute the crime, in response to the NIA findings.

“Following Abhijot’s arrest, the NIA additionally performed a search at a location in Karnal, Haryana, this morning to uncover the complete extent of the conspiracy and determine different suspects within the case,” the probe company stated.

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