The Khalistan Liberation Army has claimed responsibility for an IED blast outside the BSF Punjab Headquarters in Jalandhar. In a letter, it said the attack was carried out to avenge the death of Ranjit Singh, a militant killed in a Punjab Police encounter in Gurdaspur in February. The outfit is also accused of inflating casualty figures.
Punjab is on high alert after two blasts struck Jalandhar and Amritsar within days, triggering new security measures and a multi-agency probe. CCTV footage of the Jalandhar blast near BSF Chowk has surfaced, showing the explosive moment. Investigators say the attack may be linked to Pakistan-based handlers and Babbar Khalsa International, raising concerns across the region.
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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.
In Jalandhar, AAP workers tried to paint “Gaddar” on Harbhajan Singh’s home after he exited the party. But in a visible goof-up, they wrote “Gadar,” with the message landing as “rebel” rather than “traitor.” The mishap sparked immediate mockery online, turning a planned political protest into a spelling-driven meme.
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