Blast near Police Post in Punjab: Babbar Khalsa claims responsibility, search operation underway
Rohit Gupta
Batala (Punjab), April 7, 2025: A powerful explosion-like sound was reported late Sunday night near the Qila Lal Singh police station in Batala, Punjab, triggering panic among local residents.
Authorities launched a swift search operation early Monday morning, but officials have yet to release an official statement confirming the nature or cause of the blast.
Sources suggest the sound originated from the opposite side of a canal situated in front of the police post. While no injuries or damage have been reported so far, tension continues to rise in the area.
In a shocking development, banned militant outfit Babbar Khalsa has allegedly claimed responsibility for the attack via a social media post. The group stated that a rocket launcher was used in the assault, which targeted the vicinity of the police station.
Militants identified as Happy Pachiya, Mannu Agwan, and Gopi Nawanshahria have reportedly taken responsibility for the attack, stating it was carried out in retaliation for the deaths of Sikh individuals in past encounters in Pilibhit (Uttar Pradesh) and Batala.