A day after their intelligence headquarters in Mohali became the target of the rocket-propelled grenade attack, Punjab Police have zeroed in on the role of gangster-turned-Khalistani terrorist Harvinder Singh Rinda, who is emerging as the mastermind.
According to senior police officials, preliminary probe suggests the attack was executed by a gang active in Punjab and Haryana at the behest of Rinda. More than 20 people have been detained in connection with Monday night’s blast.
The explosion, believed to be the result of the rocket-propelled grenade attack, took place in Mohali at 7.45pm on Monday, leading to a high alert in Punjab. Though no one was injured, the blast in room number 41 on the third floor of the headquarters shattered windows of the building.
Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann, who chaired a meeting of senior Punjab Police officials, including state director general of police VK Bhawra, confirmed that “a few persons have been arrested, whereas a few others are being arrested”. Things are expected to be clear by Tuesday evening. “Those carrying out such acts will have to pay for it,” Mann said.
