AMRITSAR, Jan 23 –National Investigation Agency carried out a series of raids in Amritsar, Gurdaspur, and Tarn Taran on Thursday. The searches were aimed at gathering further evidence in the 2025 Khandwala temple grenade attack case.
The NIA noted that the operation led to the recovery of several digital devices and mobile phones. These items are believed to contain vital information regarding the communication channels between local recruits and their overseas masters.
The probe into the March 14 explosion at the Thakur Dwara Sanatan Temple has revealed a network driven by external influence. The NIA mentioned that the conspiracy involved foreign handlers who provided the necessary resources and directions for the strike.
According to the agency’s findings, the explosives were moved through a chain of individuals starting with Sharanjeet Kumar. Officials noted that Kumar, who was caught in the Jharkhand-Bihar area after a period of absconding, acted as a middleman for the hardware.
“The duo had received explosives from Sharanjeet Kumar of Qadian, Batala,” the NIA noted while detailing the roles of the accused.
The agency further mentioned that the actual execution of the blast was carried out by Vishal and Gursidak. While Gursidak is no longer alive, Vishal remains under arrest. The NIA also noted that their search operations previously led to the recovery of a hidden cache of weapons, including a pistol and three grenades, in Gurdaspur.
