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Grenade blast rocks Jalandhar near BSF Chowk as agencies trace BKI Pakistan handlers

Politics
Published on 5 May 2026
Grenade blast rocks Jalandhar near BSF Chowk as agencies trace BKI Pakistan handlers

Probe links the blast to Pakistan based handlers

Security agencies say a scooter fire near BSF Chowk in Jalandhar was caused by a grenade and that no casualties were reported. Investigators are probing possible links to BKI and Pakistan based handlers, amid a spike in grenade attacks across Punjab since 2024. The blast sparked brief panic on a busy road as officials reviewed evidence and routes.

  • Agencies confirm the Jalandhar scooter blast involved a grenade
  • No casualties were reported despite brief panic near BSF Chowk
  • Investigation is focusing on BKI links and Pakistan based handlers
  • Punjab has seen more than 20 grenade attacks since 2024
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