Gurdaspur Punjab: In a major breakthrough, Gurdaspur Police, in coordination with Counter Intelligence Punjab, has solved a grenade attack case involving the recovery of a hand grenade near Geeta Bhawan Road on April 27, 2026, and arrested three accused in connection with the incident.
According to officials, the police acted swiftly based on technical inputs, CCTV footage, and human intelligence, which led to the identification and arrest of the suspects involved in throwing the grenade near a shop premises in the city.
In a major breakthrough, Gurdaspur Police in coordination with Counter Intelligence, Punjab solves the grenade case involving a hand grenade recovered on 27.04.2026 near Geeta Bhawan Road, #Gurdaspur, and arrests three accused.
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— DGP Punjab Police (@DGPPunjabPolice) May 17, 2026
Second Grenade Recovered During Probe
During the investigation, police also recovered another hand grenade from the residence of one of the accused, further strengthening the case and indicating a wider conspiracy.
Foreign-Based Handler Link Suspected
Preliminary findings suggest that the accused were operating under instructions from a foreign-based handler. Officials said the suspects had allegedly received two hand grenades from the same source.
FIR Registered Under UAPA, Explosives Act
An FIR has been registered at Police Station City, Gurdaspur, under relevant provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and the Explosive Substances Act.
Investigation to Trace Wider Network
Police said further investigation is underway to establish both forward and backward linkages, including identifying foreign handlers and any local support networks involved in the case.
Authorities reiterated that Punjab Police remains committed to maintaining peace, security, and public safety in the state.