Chandigarh: Punjab Police has arrested two more accused in the Chandigarh Sector-37 Punjab BJP headquarters blast case, taking the total number of arrests to seven.
The latest arrests include Amanpreet Singh from Rattangarh Morinda and Gurtej Singh. According to police, Amanpreet allegedly threw the grenade, while Gurtej recorded the video of the attack. A pistol has also been recovered from their possession.
Earlier, five accused — Balwinder Lal alias Shammi, Jasvir Singh alias Jassi, Charanjit Singh alias Channi, Rubal Chauhan and Mandeep alias Abhijot Sharma — had already been arrested in the case.
Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav said the investigation has revealed international links, with handlers based in Portugal and Germany identified as part of the conspiracy. He added that Pakistan’s intelligence agency ISI was behind the attempt to create unrest in Punjab.
According to initial findings, the accused were part of an organised network with clearly defined roles at different levels. The module was allegedly being operated by foreign-based handlers coordinating the attack.
Police also recovered a consignment of hand grenades, weapons and ammunition, which was routed through multiple operatives before reaching the attackers. The probe has revealed that the entire conspiracy was executed on the instructions of a Portugal-based handler, identified as Baljot Singh alias Jot.
Further investigation is underway to trace the full network and identify other individuals involved in the case.
