Jalandhar Blast Confirmed as Grenade Attack, Security Agencies Link to Pakistan-Based Groups A grenade attack occurred outside the BSF headquarters in Jalandhar, Punjab, on May 5, 2026, according to security agencies. Initial reports had labeled the incident as an accident, but investigations by intelligence sources and top security officials confirmed it was a targeted attack. The blast, which happened near the main gate of the BSF headquarters, has raised serious concerns about cross-border coordination between local criminals and foreign militant groups. The attack is believed to be part of a broader pattern of grenade assaults in Punjab, where over 20 such incidents have been recorded since 2024. Most of these attacks have targeted security forces, police institutions, and political offices, often in border regions like Jalandhar and Amritsar. Intelligence agencies suspect the operation was orchestrated by Pakistan-based handlers linked to banned militant groups such as Babbar Khalsa International (BKI). These groups are alleged to be using local criminal networks to execute attacks, with foreign operatives directing operations from abroad. Security agencies have emphasized that the Jalandhar blast was not a random incident but a calculated strike aimed at destabilizing Punjab’s security infrastructure. Investigations revealed that local gangsters and extremists are being manipulated by foreign handlers to carry out attacks. These handlers are said to coordinate with operatives in Pakistan or Europe, using digital platforms to direct operations. The pattern of such attacks has persisted for years, with local criminals being recruited to execute attacks while their handlers remain hidden abroad.#pakistan #jalandhar #national_investigation_agency #bsf_headquarters #babbar_khalsa_international
