Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Chandigarh BJP Office Attack Linked to Cross-Border Terror Network
A grenade attack on the Punjab BJP office in Chandigarh was planned and executed by a group of people who received instructions and parcels through encrypted messages.
The parcels contained weapons and explosives, which were passed through a chain of couriers.
The main accused, Charanjit Singh, received instructions from a person based in Portugal to collect a parcel from a salon and pass it on.
The attack was part of a larger network involving people from Pakistan and Portugal, who used encrypted communication to coordinate their activities.
The police have filed a chargesheet with detailed disclosure statements from the accused, describing the movement of weapons and the use of encrypted communication.
A coded WhatsApp message referring to a parcel containing '2 pyaj aur 30 danay' led to the grenade attack on the Punjab BJP office in Chandigarh.
The attack was part of a larger cross-border network involving Pakistan-based drone consignments, Portugal-based handlers, and encrypted communication.
Several accused were assigned different roles in receiving, transporting, and delivering narcotics, weapons, and explosives.
The consignment contained two grenades, a pistol, and 25-30 cartridges, which were passed through a chain of couriers.
The police have filed a chargesheet with detailed disclosure statements from the accused, describing the movement of weapons and the use of encrypted communication.
- Who
- Charanjit Singh (Channi), Baljot Singh (Jota), Gurtej Singh (Teji), Amanpreet Singh (Aman), and other accused individuals.
- What
- A grenade attack on the Punjab BJP office in Chandigarh, linked to a cross-border terror network.
- When
- The attack occurred on April 1, 2024.
- Where
- The attack took place at the Punjab BJP office in Sector 37, Chandigarh.
- Why
- The attack was allegedly part of a larger cross-border network involving Pakistan-based drone consignments, Portugal-based handlers, and encrypted communication.
Law Enforcement Perspective
Accused's Allegations
Nature of the Consignment
Law Enforcement Perspective
The consignment contained two grenades, a pistol, and 25-30 cartridges, intended for a terror attack.
Accused's Allegations
The accused claim they were unaware of the contents and were acting under instructions for financial gain.
Communication Methods
Law Enforcement Perspective
Encrypted communication through Zangi, WhatsApp, and Instagram was used to coordinate the attack.
Accused's Allegations
The accused allege they were instructed via these platforms but did not understand the full scope of the operation.
- Date of Attack
- April 1, 2024
- Location of Attack
- Punjab BJP office, Sector 37, Chandigarh
- Main Accused
- Charanjit Singh (Channi), Baljot Singh (Jota), Gurtej Singh (Teji), Amanpreet Singh (Aman)
- Communication Tools
- WhatsApp, Instagram, Zangi
- Consignment Contents
- Two grenades, a pistol, 25-30 cartridges
- Legal Provisions Invoked
- Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, Explosive Substances Act, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita