Chandigarh BJP office grenade attack solved: 5 held with explosives, ISI-backed module exposed
Two key perpetrators identified; raids underway to nab them: AIG SSOC
Babushahi Bureau
Chandigarh, April 4, 2026:In a major breakthrough, the Counter Intelligence wing of Punjab Police, in a joint operation with Chandigarh Police, has solved the grenade attack outside the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) office in Sector 37, Chandigarh, with the arrest of five accused and recovery of a hand grenade and a .30 bore Zigana pistol along with ammunition.
Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav said preliminary investigations have revealed that the module was backed by Pakistan’s ISI and operated under the directions of foreign-based handlers located in Portugal and Germany. He added that the accused were part of a structured network involving multiple operatives and sub-modules to execute the attack.
The arrested accused have been identified as Balwinder Lal alias Shami, Jasvir Singh alias Jassi, Charanjit Singh alias Channi, Rubal Chauhan and Mandeep alias Abhijot Sharma.
The DGP further informed that two key perpetrators involved in the attack have also been identified, and efforts are underway to establish forward and backward linkages in the case.
Sharing details, AIG State Special Operations Cell (SSOC), Deepak Pareek said the accused had transported a consignment of hand grenades, arms and live cartridges, which was circulated through multiple operatives before reaching the final attackers.
He added that the accused acted on the directions of a Portugal-based handler and coordinated the delivery and execution of the attack. Police teams are currently conducting raids to apprehend the absconding accused.
The grenade attack had taken place outside the BJP office earlier this week, triggering security concerns in the region.
A case has been registered under relevant sections of the Arms Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita at Police Station SSOC, SAS Nagar.