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Terrorism and IED activity in Punjab and Chandigarh

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In late July 2026, Punjab Police conducted a joint operation in the Jalandhar district, resulting in the arrest of Satbir Singh. Authorities seized a 1.3 kg improvised explosive device (IED) containing shrapnel and ball bearings. Police linked the module to the banned Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) and Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), stating the device was intended for a “high-impact attack aimed at disturbing public peace.” ~~Following this, in~~ In mid-August 2026, Amritsar Rural Police intercepted a separate suspected terror plot targeting a police establishment. During a patrol on the night of August 15-16, an Assistant Sub-Inspector discovered a suspicious black package wrapped in wax near the Gaggomahal police post. The package contained a 690-gram IED equipped with an electronic detonator, a battery, a timer, and an iron box. A bomb disposal squad successfully defused and destroyed the ~~explosive~~ material. ~~Punjab Police~~ Director General Gaurav Yadav and Senior Superintendent ~~of Police~~ Kanwalpreet Singh Chahal confirmed the recovery prevented a potential threat to public safety. ~~An FIR has been registered at~~ On August 23, 2026, Chandigarh Police foiled another suspected plot near the ~~Ramdas police station under~~ Sector-43 Inter-State Bus Terminal (ISBT). Authorities recovered approximately 5 kg of gelatin stick explosives, a detonator, a remote-controlled system, a pistol, and live cartridges. One IED was reportedly concealed inside a tiffin box. Three suspects from the ~~Explosive Substances Act,~~ Tarn Taran and ~~investigations continue~~ Amritsar districts were arrested. Officials stated the suspects were allegedly acting under instructions from a handler associated with BKI based abroad. Investigations are ongoing to identify ~~those involved in~~ the ~~conspiracy.~~ full network and the source of the explosives.

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