India News | Tarn Taran Blast: Some Suspects Questioned, Informs Police
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. A low-intensity blast was reported at the Tarn Taran Police Sanjha Kendra in Punjab on Saturday morning.
Tarn Taran (Punjab) [India], December 10 (ANI): Hour after a low-intensity blast was reported at the Tarn Taran Police Sanjha Kendra, the SSP said that some of the suspects have been questioned in the investigation.
"Some suspects are being questioned. Investigation in the matter is underway," Tarn Taran SSP Gurmeet Singh Chauhan told reporters on Saturday.
Earlier today, a low-intensity blast was reported at the Tarn Taran Police Sanjha Kendra in Punjab in the morning.
The police said that it was a Rocket Propelled Granade (RPG) attack. The police also said that they have registered a case under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
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Later, the Khalistani Militant outfit Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) claimed responsibility for the attack.
Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav, speaking to reporters after taking stock of the situation here said, "An RPG has hit the Police Subidha Centre. An FIR under UAPA has been registered."
"The forensic team has also arrived at the spot. We are connecting all loose ends to reconstruct what happened," he added.
He said that there is a clear indication of a strategy of foreign elements to bleed India through thousand cuts.
"We'll investigate SFJ's claim. We'll investigate all angles & theories. Handlers & operators in Pakistan, elements they're in touch within Europe, North America & their links are being probed so that real perpetrators are arrested soon," he said.
He also appealed to the common people to not be afraid and cooperate with the police to nab the accused. "We will ensure full protection for the people of Punjab, the police stations, and all installations," said the DGP.
Further investigation is underway in the case. (ANI)
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