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Timeline: Terror strikes Punjab once again

Timeline: Terror strikes Punjab once again

Rediff.com2 Jan 2016

Following are some of the terror-related incidents that have taken place in Punjab between 2001 and 2016.

Pathankot grenade blast: Cops arrest 6 IYSF-backed operatives

Pathankot grenade blast: Cops arrest 6 IYSF-backed operatives

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

The ISYF is supported by Pakistan's intelligence agency ISI.

Batala blast: Factory was illegal, says police

Batala blast: Factory was illegal, says police

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Teams of National Disaster Response Force were trying to find out any person still trapped under the debris, officials said.

Grenade blast near Pathankot Army camp; police term it 'terror attack'

Grenade blast near Pathankot Army camp; police term it 'terror attack'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

However, no casualty was reported in the blast that took place late on Sunday night in front of Triveni gate of the cantonment.

Cops say IED used in Bathinda blast; toll rises to 6

Cops say IED used in Bathinda blast; toll rises to 6

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

Kejriwal blames Sukhbir Badal for blast, while Sukhbir, Amarinder blame the AAP chief for it.

Blast rocks Lahore again; 10 killed, 30 injured

Blast rocks Lahore again; 10 killed, 30 injured

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah said the blast seemed to be aimed at sabotaging the Pakistan Super League final in Lahore.

Sarabjit Singh's killer shot dead in Pakistan

Sarabjit Singh's killer shot dead in Pakistan

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

Tamba was attacked by motorcycle-borne assailants at his residence in Sanant Nagar, a thickly populated area of old Lahore in the afternoon.

Arrested Pak terrorist recced Delhi HC ahead of 2011 blast: Police

Arrested Pak terrorist recced Delhi HC ahead of 2011 blast: Police

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

The Delhi police on Wednesday said Mohammad Ashraf alias Ali Ahmed Noorie, a Pakistani terrorist with ISI links who was living in India for over 10 years under a fake identity, had conducted a reconnaissance of the high court here ahead of the 2011 blast on the court premises.

High-voltage Punjab assembly poll campaign ends

High-voltage Punjab assembly poll campaign ends

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

The high-voltage campaign for the February 4 assembly elections in Punjab came to an end on Thursday evening following hectic campaigning by various political parties.

Wagah border blast: Around 45 suspects taken into custody

Wagah border blast: Around 45 suspects taken into custody

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

A total of 45 suspects have been taken into custody by Pakistan police in connection with the deadly suicide blast at Wagah border which killed 63 people.

Rivals abuse me and Mann as they don't want an honest govt: Kejriwal

Rivals abuse me and Mann as they don't want an honest govt: Kejriwal

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

In a swipe at his Punjab counterpart, Kejriwal said Charanjit Singh Channi has been having nightmares about him and is unable to sleep these days.

Launcher used in Mohali attack found; several detained, Rinda's hand suspected

Launcher used in Mohali attack found; several detained, Rinda's hand suspected

Rediff.com10 May 2022

A day after a rocket-propelled grenade attack on the Mohali-based intelligence wing headquarters of the Punjab police, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday said "some arrests" have been made and the strictest punishment will be meted out to those trying to spoil the state's atmosphere.

20 killed in Taliban-triggered blast at Pak vegetable market

20 killed in Taliban-triggered blast at Pak vegetable market

Rediff.com21 Jan 2017

TTP chief said the blast was in retaliation for killing LeJ chief Chotu, along with three others in an encounter.

7 booked for violence during pro-Khalistan protest in Chandigarh

7 booked for violence during pro-Khalistan protest in Chandigarh

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

The Chandigarh police lodged the FIR on Wednesday late night in connection with the clash in which around 30 policemen, including the Rapid Action Force personnel, were injured while several police vehicles were damaged.

No sacrilege attempt in Kapurthala case, FIR to be amended: CM

No sacrilege attempt in Kapurthala case, FIR to be amended: CM

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

"We did not find any sacrilege attempt or any evidence to back it. One person ran the gurdwara. This thing has moved to murder and inquiry is on," Channi said.

Babbar Khalsa waiting to strike terror in Punjab?

Babbar Khalsa waiting to strike terror in Punjab?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2013

Arrested Lashkar-e-Tayiba bomb-maker Syed Abdul Karim Tunda has told his interrogators that banned Sikh separatist outfit Babbar Khalsa International has deep ties with Pakistan's Inter-Service Intelligence, and is waiting for an opportunity to strike in Punjab. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Pakistan kills 100 terrorists in crackdown after shrine blast

Pakistan kills 100 terrorists in crackdown after shrine blast

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

Official said the crackdown would be intensified in the coming days as government had resolved to eliminate militancy.

IPL 2024 Moments To Remember...

IPL 2024 Moments To Remember...

Rediff.com20 May 2024

The hot button moments of IPL 2024...

42 killed in multiple blasts and firing in 3 Pakistani cities

42 killed in multiple blasts and firing in 3 Pakistani cities

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

The blast was claimed by both the local affiliate of the Islamic State terror group and by Jamaat-ul-Ahrar, a splinter group of the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan.

Major Sikh gathering keeps Punjab on edge

Major Sikh gathering keeps Punjab on edge

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

Sikh organisations, including hardline groups, gathered to take part in 'Sarbat Khalsa', seeking to free Sikh institutions from political influence.

Campaigning ends for third phase, high stakes for BJP

Campaigning ends for third phase, high stakes for BJP

Rediff.com5 May 2024

The stakes are significant for the BJP in this round as the party had in 2019 won an overwhelming majority of these seats, including all in Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh, that will go to polls on May 7.

Voting begins in Goa, Punjab

Voting begins in Goa, Punjab

Rediff.com4 Feb 2017

The assembly polls are seen as a test of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's popularity, especially in the wake of demonetisation.

Punjab police makes 2nd arrest in Amritsar grenade attack case

Punjab police makes 2nd arrest in Amritsar grenade attack case

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

Police have already arrested Bikramjit Singh, an operative of militant organisation Khalistan Liberation Force who was allegedly driving the motorcycle on that day.

9 gunmen attack Pak air force base; 3 aircraft damaged

9 gunmen attack Pak air force base; 3 aircraft damaged

Rediff.com4 Nov 2023

The army said that three terrorists were "neutralised while entering the base while the remaining three terrorists have been cornered/isolated due to timely and effective response by the troops".

Sacked cop brought bomb to Ludhiana court, had terror links: DGP

Sacked cop brought bomb to Ludhiana court, had terror links: DGP

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

The DGP told reporters Gagandeep Singh, 31, who was dismissed from service in 2019, had gone to the washroom of the courts complex to assemble the bomb and plant it somewhere.

2 killed in suicide blast near Gaddafi stadium in Pakistan

2 killed in suicide blast near Gaddafi stadium in Pakistan

Rediff.com30 May 2015

A suicide bomber got within striking distance of Gaddafi stadium where over 20,000 people were watching a Pakistan-Zimbabwe ODI but was foiled by a policeman, who along with a civilian, was killed when the militant blew himself up.

'Punjab police has busted 16 terror modules in 6 months'

'Punjab police has busted 16 terror modules in 6 months'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

'You bust one module and another one comes up.'

Rs 50 lakh reward for giving info about Amritsar attackers

Rs 50 lakh reward for giving info about Amritsar attackers

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

Information can be provided on the Punjab Police helpline -- 181, officials said, adding the identity of the informer will be kept a secret.

Day after blast at Wagah border, IED found in parking area

Day after blast at Wagah border, IED found in parking area

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

An improvised explosive device was found from parking area of the Wagah border on Monday, a day after at least 61 people were killed following the flag-lowering ceremony at the main Indo-Pak land border crossing.

5 held for Mohali attack, link between Babbar Khalsa-ISI bared, says DGP

5 held for Mohali attack, link between Babbar Khalsa-ISI bared, says DGP

Rediff.com13 May 2022

The Punjab Police has arrested five people in connection with the RPG attack at its Mohali office and pointed at the nexus of militant outfit Babbar Khalsa International and Pakistan's spy agency ISI.

IS suicide blast kills Hindus, Sikhs in Afghanistan; India condemns attack

IS suicide blast kills Hindus, Sikhs in Afghanistan; India condemns attack

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

Avtar Singh Khalsa, a longtime leader of the Sikh community who had planned to run in the parliamentary elections set for October, was killed in the attack.

Sidhu targets Channi govt again, says won't rest until Majithia's arrest

Sidhu targets Channi govt again, says won't rest until Majithia's arrest

Rediff.com26 Dec 2021

Taking on his own party's government, Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu on Sunday asked people whether they were getting cable TV connection and sand at the cheap rates announced recently.

15 dead, 80 injured in suicide blasts at two churches in Pakistan

15 dead, 80 injured in suicide blasts at two churches in Pakistan

Rediff.com15 Mar 2015

At least 15 persons were killed and 80 others injured when Taliban suicide attackers targeted two packed churches during mass on Sunday in Pakistan's biggest Christian neighbourhood in Lahore, the capital of Punjab.

Attack on Nirankari Bhawan a terrorist act, says CM; hints at Pak hand

Attack on Nirankari Bhawan a terrorist act, says CM; hints at Pak hand

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

The chief minister said certain "leads" have been found which are being pursued aggressively and assured that culprits would soon be arrested. The chief minister has also announced a reward of Rs 50 lakh for anyone providing information on those involved in the blast.

Bathinda: Explosion in car kills 3, injures 15

Bathinda: Explosion in car kills 3, injures 15

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

The incident took place near the venue of Congress leader Harminder Singh Jassi's roadshow.

Terror strikes Lahore's Mall Road; senior cops among 13 dead

Terror strikes Lahore's Mall Road; senior cops among 13 dead

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

Senior police officers were among 13 people killed on Monday when a Taliban suicide bomber blew himself up targeting them during a protest rally outside Pakistan's Punjab assembly in Lahore that also wounded 60 others.

3 killed in grenade attack in Amritsar, cops say 'terrorist act'

3 killed in grenade attack in Amritsar, cops say 'terrorist act'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2018

Punjab CM Amarinder Singh said that the 'possibility of involvement of ISI-backed Khalistani/Kashmiri terror groups can't be ruled out'.

Ranji Trophy: Yuvraj ton gives Punjab upperhand

Ranji Trophy: Yuvraj ton gives Punjab upperhand

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

Round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches being played in different part of the country

Will throw Badals, their ministers, OSDs into jail: Amarinder

Will throw Badals, their ministers, OSDs into jail: Amarinder

Rediff.com29 Jan 2017

Capt Amarinder lambasted Badal for the alleged growing incidents of sacrilege in the state, which he said was a clear attempt by the Akalis to divide Punjab on communal lines.

End this charade of talking to Pakistan

End this charade of talking to Pakistan

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

'India's policy makers need to pull their heads out of the sand and recognize the reality that Pakistan has supported and sponsored terrorism on Indian soil for more than three decades; a national counter-terrorism strategy must be evolved in the fullest consciousness of this fact, and of the continued hostility of the Pakistani nation-State to the very idea of India.'