Archive · 6 Sep 2025
NIA Arrests Key Figure in Amritsar Temple Attack
The NIA arrested Sharanjit Kumar in Bihar for the Amritsar temple grenade attack.
The attack, which took place in March 2025, involved two people who threw the grenade.
They were helped by people overseas, who gave them money, weapons and target information.
Sharanjit got grenades from another person and gave one to the attackers.
He was found after hiding from the NIA for about a month.
Sharanjit Kumar was arrested by the NIA.
The arrest is related to the Amritsar temple grenade attack.
Kumar was involved in the conspiracy and execution of the attack.
Gursidak Singh and Vishal Gill carried out the attack.
Handlers in Europe, US, and Canada provided support.
- Who
- Sharanjit Kumar, Gursidak Singh, Vishal Gill, and foreign-based handlers.
- What
- Sharanjit Kumar was arrested in connection with the Amritsar temple grenade attack.
- When
- The attack occurred on March 15, 2025.
- Where
- Sharanjit was arrested in Gaya, Bihar. The attack occurred in Amritsar, Punjab.
- Why
- Sharanjit was involved in the conspiracy and execution of the attack, including receiving and distributing grenades.
- Accused Arrested
- Sharanjit Kumar
- Location of Arrest
- Gaya, Bihar
- Incident
- Amritsar Temple Grenade Attack
- Attack Date
- March 15, 2025
- Involvement
- Conspiracy and execution of the attack
- Other Accused
- Gursidak Singh and Vishal Gill
- Handlers Location
- Europe, US, and Canada
