ISI Module Busted in Amritsar Grenade Attack, 6 Held

April 13, 2026

Amritsar, April 13: In Punjab, security agencies in a joint operation involving the Amritsar Rural District Police and the Faridkot District Police have successfully solved the case regarding the grenade attack on the Bhindi Saida Police Station. During this operation, six accused individuals were arrested, and two pistols were recovered from their possession.

According to the police, preliminary investigations have revealed that this entire module was backed by Pakistan-based intelligence agency ISI and was operating while maintaining contact with a handler based abroad.

Planning Attacks on Police Establishments

This module was actively working on a plan to target police establishments within Punjab. During the intervening night of March 29 and 30, 2026, the accused procured hand grenades, conducted a reconnaissance of the area, and subsequently launched the attack on the Bhindi Saida Police Station.

Legal Action Initiated; Case Registered Under Multiple Sections, Including UAPA

According to the police, this group had been radicalized by an extremist ideology and was also lured with the promise of substantial monetary rewards in exchange for carrying out such incidents. Following the event, the police took swift action, registered a case, and initiated an investigation. An FIR has been registered in the matter under relevant sections of the Explosive Substances Act, the UAPA (Unlawful Activities Prevention Act), the BNS (Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita), and the Arms Act.

Punjab Police’s Firm Message: Commitment to Investigation and Maintaining Peace

Police officials have stated that a thorough investigation is underway to uncover the forward and backward linkages of this network, with the aim of completely dismantling the entire terrorist apparatus. The Punjab Police has unequivocally clarified that it remains fully committed to maintaining peace and communal harmony within the state and that no form of terrorist activity will be tolerated.