Delhi Police Arrest Key Suspect Tied to Punjab Grenade Attack

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In a significant development, Delhi Police arrested a 22-year-old man named Karanbir, who is associated with the banned Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terrorist group. The arrest pertains to a grenade attack on a police station in Punjab that occurred earlier this year.

Karanbir, also known as Karan, hails from Chananke village in Amritsar. He was apprehended on July 26 in Gurdaspur under the Arms Act. The Delhi Police identified him as a key suspect in the April 7 grenade attack at Quila Lal Singh Police Station in Punjab’s Batala. The investigation is now being handled by the National Investigation Agency (NIA), according to Deputy Commissioner of Police (Special Cell) Amit Kaushik.

The arrest followed the capture of another accused, Akashdeep, in Indore on July 22. During interrogations, Akashdeep admitted his involvement in the grenade attack and revealed connections with other BKI members abroad. Karanbir also confessed to communicating with a BKI handler outside India and receiving funds for organizing terror activities, including the April attack, as reported by the police.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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October 8, 2025

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Who was arrested in connection with a grenade attack on a police station in Punjab?

A. Karanbir, also known as Karan B. Akashdeep C. Amit Kaushik D. The National Investigation Agency (NIA)

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