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Mistaken identity behind petrol bomb attack in Dhuri, 3 held
A petrol bomb attack on a jeweller's house in Dhuri on April 20, 2026, was alleged to be a case of mistaken identity. The actual target was Rohit's father-in-law, with three aides arrested on April 26; Rohit remains at large. An FIR was registered on April 21.
Why It Matters
The incident links personal disputes to violent crime and shows ongoing police investigation to locate the mastermind, Rohit, while arrests target his associates.
Timeline
4 Events
Arrests of three accused and recovery of motorcycle
April 26, 2026
Two days after the police clarification, three accused — Vansh alias Kali; Sameer alias Kaka; and Sameer alias Poppy — were arrested, and the motorcycle used in the crime was recovered. SSP Chahal said the trio confessed to committing the arson on the directions of Rohit to target his father-in-law, Ranjit Singh.
Police clarification on target and mastermind
April 24, 2026
SSP Sartaj Singh Chahal stated that the actual target was the father-in-law of Rohit alias Ghoda, and Rohit remains at large. He indicated more details would follow after Rohit's arrest and that the FIR would be updated accordingly.
FIR registered for arson
April 21, 2026
Acting on the complaint, Dhuri City police registered an FIR on April 21 under Section 326 and Section 5 of the Punjab Prevention of Damage to Public and Private Property Act, 2014, regarding the arson.
Arson attack at jeweller's house
April 20, 2026
On April 20, 2026, a petrol bomb was thrown at the house of jeweller Darshan Kumar in Dhuri, causing a fire that damaged the main gate and a car. Police described it as a case of mistaken identity with no injuries reported.