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Army Jawan Arrested for Training Grenade Attacker in Punjab

Sukhcharan Singh, linked to a failed grenade attack on YouTuber Rozer Sandhu, is in police custody as investigations reveal connections to cross-border networks.

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A court in Jalandhar sent the Army jawan to a five-day police remand. (HT File)

Overview

  • Punjab Police arrested Army jawan Sukhcharan Singh for allegedly training the attacker involved in the attempted grenade attack on YouTuber Rozer Sandhu's residence in Jalandhar last month.
  • The grenade, hurled on the night of March 15–16, failed to detonate, but the attack was claimed by Pakistani gangster Shahzad Bhatti, citing communal motives.
  • Investigations revealed that Singh allegedly provided training via video calls on handling grenades, and his involvement surfaced during the interrogation of the primary accused, Hardik Kamboj.
  • Seven arrests have been made in the case so far, with central agencies like the NIA monitoring potential links to cross-border and gang networks.
  • The incident is part of a broader pattern of grenade attacks in Punjab, including blasts targeting police posts, a temple, and a BJP leader’s residence, raising concerns over security and infiltration.