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Punjab cops battle surge in cross-border grenade influx
The Punjab Police report a sharp rise in cross-border grenade recoveries since Sept 2024, with drones delivering grenades from China and ISI-backed modules trying to fuel unrest. Over 60 grenades have been seized, including 32 in the last six months, with attacks mainly targeting police and political figures, the latest at the BJP office in Chandigarh on April 1, 2026.
Why It Matters
The surge illustrates evolving security threats linked to cross-border networks and drone-enabled smuggling, demanding enhanced intelligence, border control, and investigative techniques to disrupt supply chains and cut-out modules.
Timeline
22 Events
Five grenades recovered in April in Babbar Khalsa module operation
April 2026
In April, a joint operation including Amritsar rural police, Gurdaspur police and SSOC, Amritsar, with central agencies, recovered five grenades linked to an ISI-backed Babbar Khalsa International module.
Pak-made grenade recovered in Ferozepur
April 2026
One Pak-made grenade was recovered in Ferozepur.
Six grenades seized during anti-gangster drive
April 2026
Six grenades were seized during an anti-gangster drive.
Four grenades recovered in Amritsar during CI operation
April 2026
Four grenades were recovered during a combined intelligence operation in Amritsar.
Grenade attack at BJP headquarters, Chandigarh
April 1, 2026
A grenade was hurled at the BJP headquarters in Chandigarh.
NIA raids in temple attack case; grenades seized in Amritsar region
January 2026
NIA conducted follow-up raids in the temple attack case and seized grenades and explosive material in Amritsar and nearby districts.
Temple grenade attack under NIA probe
October 2025
The temple grenade attack continues to be investigated by the National Investigation Agency (NIA).
Grenade thrown at BJP leader Manoranjan Kalia’s house, Jalandhar
April 8, 2025
Grenade thrown at the house of BJP leader Manoranjan Kalia in Jalandhar.
Grenade hurled at Badshahpur police post, Patiala
April 2, 2025
Grenade hurled at Badshahpur police post in Patiala.
Grenade hurled at YouTuber’s house, Jalandhar district
March 16, 2025
Grenade hurled at a YouTuber’s house in Jalandhar district.
Grenade attack at temple, Amritsar
March 15, 2025
Grenade attack reported at a temple in Amritsar.
Grenade attack at Fatehgarh Churrian by-pass police chowki, Gurdaspur
February 3, 2025
Grenade hurled at Fatehgarh Churrian by-pass police chowki in Gurdaspur.
Grenade attack on liquor trader’s house, Amritsar
January 16, 2025
Grenade attack targeted the house of liquor trader Amandeep Jaintipuria in Amritsar.
Grenade attack at Gumtala police chowk, Amritsar
January 9, 2025
A grenade attack occurred at Gumtala police chowk in Amritsar.
Grenade attack at Wadala Bangar check post, Gurdaspur
December 20, 2024
A grenade attack targeted Wadala Bangar police check post in Gurdaspur district.
Grenade attack at Bakshiwala check post, Gurdaspur
December 18, 2024
A grenade attack targeted Bakshiwala police check post in Gurdaspur district.
Blast at Islamabad Police Station in Amritsar area
December 17, 2024
A blast occurred at the Islamabad Police Station in the Amritsar area.
Grenade near Ghania Ke Bangar police station, Batala
December 13, 2024
A grenade was thrown near the entrance of the Ghania Ke Bangar police station in Batala; it did not explode.
Grenade blast at Majitha police station
December 4, 2024
A grenade blast shattered windows at Majitha police station.
Grenade attack at Ansaro Police Post, SBS Nagar
December 2, 2024
A grenade was hurled at Ansaro Police Post in SBS Nagar district; it did not explode.
IED planted near Ajnala police station
November 23, 2024
An improvised explosive device weighing about 1.5 kg was planted near Ajnala police station.
Grenade attack in Sector 10, Chandigarh
September 9, 2024
A grenade was hurled at a house in Sector 10, Chandigarh, marking an early incident in the rising pattern of grenade-related violence tied to cross-border activity.