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Two arrested in Amritsar as Punjab Police seize 2.5 kg improvised explosive device

Two arrested in Amritsar as Punjab Police seize 2.5 kg improvised explosive device

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The State Special Operations Cell, SAS Nagar (Mohali) thwarted a terror conspiracy by arresting two associates of a foreign-based terror operative and recovering one fully assembled RDX-based IED from their possession, officials said on Thursday. Those arrested are Mani Singh, 32, a resident of Gujjarpura in Amritsar and Abhishek Kumar, 28, a resident of Gillwali Gate in Amritsar. The Director General of Police, Gaurav Yadav, said the recovered IED, weighing approximately 2.5 kg, was fully assembled and ready for use. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

IED found at Pune hospital: ATS nabs man from Nagpur, recovers timer box

IED found at Pune hospital: ATS nabs man from Nagpur, recovers timer box

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The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has nabbed a man in his late 20s from Nagpur in connection with the recovery of an improvised explosive device at a Pune hospital, officers told news agency PTI on Friday. The suspect, a resident of Pune’s Manjari area, was on the run after the incident. “We found an empty box of a timer used in the IED at his shop. We are questioning him and trying to ascertain whether any other person was involved in the conspiracy,” an ATS officer said. A device containing low-grade explosives was found inside the washroom of Usha Kiran Hospital in Hadapsar on Wednesday evening, which was later disposed of by a team of the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad. A joint team from the Pune Police, crime branch and ATS is carrying out the probe in the case. Maha ATS interrogates 57 people with suspected links to Pak gangster  The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) is interrogating 57 people across the state after launching a major operation on Wednesday targeting individuals linked to or …

Gurdaspur: BKI terror module busted, 5 hand grenades, IED material recovered

Gurdaspur: BKI terror module busted, 5 hand grenades, IED material recovered

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AMRITSAR: Police and central agencies on Thursday busted an ISI-backed Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terror module with the arrest of two operatives. The module was preparing to commit high-impact terror attacks to disturb peace in the state, said officials. Police and central agencies on Thursday busted an ISI-backed Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terror module with the arrest of two operatives. The module was preparing to commit high-impact terror attacks to disturb peace in the state Director general of police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said the module was busted in a joint operation by the Amritsar rural police, Gurdaspur police, the Counter Intelligence Wing’s State Special Operation Cell in Amritsar, and Central agencies. Those arrested have been identified as Akash Masih and Jablaun, both residents of Dulla Nangal under Ghuman Kalan police station in Gurdaspur district. Both the accused have a criminal past. In a statement, DGP Yadav said the arrest of these two operatives led to significant recoveries, including five hand grenades, two special detonators, push-to-talk (PTT) timer with coder and decoder, 9V battery, improvised explosive …

IED recovered behind police post in Amritsar

IED recovered behind police post in Amritsar

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Image used for representation | Photo Credit: Getty Image/iStockphotos The Punjab Police found an improvised explosive device behind a police post in Amritsar district, even as the BJP slammed the “steadily deteriorating security situation” under the AAP government. Acting on specific information, the Rayya police post in charge, Guriqbal Singh, recovered the explosive from behind the chowki on Friday (February 20) night, an official said. The official said that the area was cordoned off after the recovery, and a bomb disposal squad was called to the spot. Police said the improvised explosive device (IED) was later defused, and an FIR was registered at the Beas police station. An investigation is underway, they added. “Due to the alertness and swift action of Amritsar rural police, an IED-related incident was averted in time. A thorough investigation is underway,” the police said in a post on X. Meanwhile, BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh slammed the AAP government and said the conspiracy to blow up a police post in Amritsar using an IED is “a serious reflection of …

Two IEDs Found In Punjab And Kashmir After Lashkar’s Delhi Terror Plot Intel | India News

Two IEDs Found In Punjab And Kashmir After Lashkar’s Delhi Terror Plot Intel | India News

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Last Updated:February 21, 2026, 19:14 IST The recoveries come amid intelligence inputs warning of a potential Lashkar-e-Taiba conspiracy aimed at religious and tourist locations in Delhi. Representative Image Two improvised explosive devices (IEDs) were recovered in Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir on Friday as security agencies issued a high alert over a possible terror plot by Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) targeting Delhi. While officials have not established a direct link between the recoveries and the intelligence warning, the developments have heightened security concerns. In Punjab, a suspected IED was found inside an unattended bag near the Rayya police post in Amritsar. Police cordoned off the area and called in a bomb disposal squad, which later confirmed the presence of an explosive device and safely neutralised it. “A suspicious bag was noticed near the police chowk. The bomb disposal squad was immediately alerted and, after examination, confirmed it was an IED. It was then defused as per standard operating procedures,” said Amritsar SSP Sohail Qasim Mir. On the same day, another IED was detected in Safapora in …

‘Next-Gen Security Shield Against Terror’: Amit Shah Launches National IED Data Management System | India News

‘Next-Gen Security Shield Against Terror’: Amit Shah Launches National IED Data Management System | India News

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Last Updated:January 09, 2026, 17:29 IST Amit Shah said the new system would significantly enhance inter-agency coordination and improve the speed and accuracy of information sharing. Union Home Minister Amit Shah (Image Credit: X) Union Home Minister Amit Shah virtually launched the National IED Data Management System (NIDMS), describing it as a major step towards strengthening India’s counter-terror and internal security framework. Announcing the launch in a post on X (formerly Twitter), Amit Shah said the system would harness the power of data to build “India’s next-gen security shield against terror”. “Today inaugurated via video conferencing, the National IED Data Management System (NIDMS) of the @nsgblackcats, a new tool that engages the power of data, building India’s next-gen security shield against terror,” Amit Shah wrote. “Collating an expansive pool of data on bombs on one digital platform, this system will lead our agencies to the source of bomb attacks through right information and analysis and fulfill the Modi govt’s goal of shattering every module inimical to India,” he added. Developed by the National Security Guard, …

Security Alert In Kashmir After Suspected IED Spotted On Baramulla-Srinagar Highway, Traffic Halted | India News

Security Alert In Kashmir After Suspected IED Spotted On Baramulla-Srinagar Highway, Traffic Halted | India News

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Last Updated:December 27, 2025, 15:11 IST J&K security forces rushed to the spot and cordoned off the area. Traffic movement was stopped on both sides of the highway. Suspected IED Found on Baramulla–Srinagar Highway, Traffic Halted A suspected improvised explosive device (IED) was found along the Baramulla-Srinagar highway on Saturday, prompting an immediate security alert. The suspicious object was spotted near the roadside at Choora, according to sources. As soon as the information was received, security forces rushed to the spot and cordoned off the area. Traffic movement was stopped on both sides of the highway as a precaution to ensure the safety of commuters and local residents. Senior police officers and concerned security agencies were informed without delay. A Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) was called to the site to examine the suspected device. The team followed standard safety procedures while inspecting the area. Security personnel carried out a thorough search of the surroundings to rule out the presence of any other suspicious items. All necessary protocols were followed during the operation to avoid any …

Woman constable injured in IED explosion in Sukma

Woman constable injured in IED explosion in Sukma

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A woman police constable sustained injuries when a pressure Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by Maoists went off in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district on Thursday (November 27, 2025), said a police officer. According to the police, the incident took place on a forested hill around 1 p.m. when a team of security personnel was out on an area domination operation from the newly established Gogunda security camp under Keralapal police station limits. A senior police officer said Constable Muchaki Durga of the District Force inadvertently came in contact with the pressure IED, triggering the blast, causing injuries in her left foot, he said. After being provided preliminary treatment, she was airlifted to Raipur for further medical care, the official said, adding that her condition was stated to be out of danger. Published – November 28, 2025 07:14 am IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source …

NIA Confirms Vehicle-Borne IED Used In Red Fort Blast As Probe Widens | India News

NIA Confirms Vehicle-Borne IED Used In Red Fort Blast As Probe Widens | India News

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Last Updated:November 16, 2025, 21:41 IST NIA confirmed the Red Fort blast was carried out using a vehicle-borne IED driven by suicide bomber Dr Umar Un Nabi Survivors are now dealing with injuries, trauma, and worries about their future, from losing an eye and broken bones to financial problems that threaten their only way to earn a living. (File Pic) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Sunday confirmed that the blast near Red Fort’s Metro Station in Delhi that claimed at least 10 lives and left several others injured, was a suicide attack carried out using a vehicle-borne Improvised Explosive Device (IED), driven by Dr Umar un Nabi. The NIA, probing the Delhi terror attack case, arrested Amir Rashid Ali, a resident of Samboora, Pampore in Jammu and Kashmir, who allegedly conspired with the suicide bomber Dr Umar Un Nabi to execute the plan. A massive blast rocked Delhi on the evening of November 10 when a Hyundai i20 car exploded at 6:52 pm near the Red Fort Metro Station, killing at least 10 people …

Woman constable injured in IED explosion in Sukma

OCTOPUS team bags second place in National Joint Counter IED exercise

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The Andhra Pradesh OCTOPUS team secured second place in the 9th National Joint Counter IED Exercise “VISFOT KAVACH-IX”, organised at the National Security Guard (NSG) Training Centre, Manesar, Haryana, from November 10 to 14, said DGP Harish Kumar Gupta. In all, 23 teams from State Police Forces and the Central Armed Police Forces from different States and Agencies participated in the exercise. The OCTOPUS team of A.P. showcased excellent training standards and operational capabilities in the event, said OCTOPUS Inspector General of Police (Operations) Ch. Srikanth. The DGP congratulated the team for securing second place in the event. Published – November 14, 2025 11:52 pm IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link