Police uncovered a DIY bomb, a firearm and 5 kg of gelatin sticks hidden inside a tiffin box near a Chandigarh bus stand. Three suspected Babbar Khalsa operatives were detained, and the case has been handed over to national security agencies for further investigation.

  • Three Babbar Khalsa suspects caught with 5 kg gelatin explosives
  • DIY bomb and firearm recovered from a tiffin box
  • Case escalated to national security agencies for probing

Incident Details

Law enforcement agents in Chandigarh discovered a cache of explosive materials concealed inside a tiffin box near the city’s main bus stand. The package contained five kilograms of gelatin sticks, a homemade improvised explosive device (IED) and a loaded firearm.

Subsequent raids led to the arrest of three men identified as members of the Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) network. Investigators say the materials were being prepared for a large‑scale terror attack targeting civilian infrastructure.

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Sources close to the case note that the suspects have previously expressed extremist ideologies and maintained contacts with other radical groups across Punjab.

Investigation Progress

The seized weapons and explosives have now been forwarded to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and other central security bodies. Prosecutors are compiling charges against the trio while continuing to trace any additional conspirators.

Police officials confirmed that intelligence inputs from both domestic and foreign agencies assisted in the rapid neutralisation of the plot, underscoring the importance of inter‑agency cooperation.

Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that such thwarted plots highlight the growing sophistication of home‑made explosive networks in North India, urging tighter surveillance and community awareness.

"Home‑crafted IEDs are now matching the destructive potential of conventional weapons, demanding new counter‑terror strategies," says security analyst Dr. Anshu Mehta.
Did You Know?: Gelatin is often mixed with tartaric acid to significantly boost the blast yield of improvised explosives.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Were there any casualties?

A: No. The bomb was defused before it could be detonated, preventing any injuries.

Q2: Have similar Babbar Khalsa activities been reported elsewhere?

A: Over the past two years, several small‑scale explosive incidents linked to the group have been recorded in Punjab and Haryana.