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Rocket-propelled grenade hits Punjab police's intelligence wing HQ

Rocket-propelled grenade hits Punjab police's intelligence wing HQ

Rediff.com10 May 2022

An explosion took place at the headquarters of the intelligence wing of the Punjab police in Mohali Monday night, sources said in Chandigarh.

Rocket-propelled grenade hits Punjab police intelligence headquarters

Rocket-propelled grenade hits Punjab police intelligence headquarters

Rediff.com10 May 2022

A rocket-propelled grenade hit the Punjab police's intelligence wing headquarters in Mohali on Monday night.

Punjab cops foil terror attack, 2 ISI-backed men captured with RPGL

Punjab cops foil terror attack, 2 ISI-backed men captured with RPGL

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

Punjab Police arrested two terror operatives in Amritsar and seized a rocket-propelled grenade intended for a targeted attack. The suspects were in contact with a Pakistani ISI operative and an inmate in Ferozepur Jail.

Key suspect nabbed in Punjab freight corridor railway track blast case

Key suspect nabbed in Punjab freight corridor railway track blast case

Rediff.com2 May 2026

Punjab Police have arrested another individual, Gurjinder Singh, in connection with the freight corridor railway track blast in Shambhu, Patiala. He is a key associate of a man who died while attempting to detonate explosives on the track. The arrest has revealed links between multiple terror acts and a pro-Khalistan terror module backed by Pakistan's ISI.

Punjab BJP Condemns Blast Outside Headquarters, Cites Law and Order Concerns

Punjab BJP Condemns Blast Outside Headquarters, Cites Law and Order Concerns

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

Punjab BJP leaders condemn the blast outside their headquarters, attributing it to forces against peace and brotherhood in the state and criticising the Chief Minister over law and order.

Punjab BJP Condemns Blast Outside Headquarters, Cites Law and Order Concerns

Punjab BJP Condemns Blast Outside Headquarters, Cites Law and Order Concerns

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

Punjab BJP leaders condemn the blast outside their headquarters, attributing it to forces against peace and brotherhood in the state and criticising the Chief Minister over law and order.

Patiala Blast Probe Reveals Deep-Rooted Terror Conspiracy

Patiala Blast Probe Reveals Deep-Rooted Terror Conspiracy

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

The investigation into the Patiala freight corridor blast has led to the seizure of a large cache of munitions and explosives and the uncovering of a deep-rooted terror conspiracy involving Pakistan-backed ISI and pro-Khalistan terrorists, Punjab police said.

BJP Blames AAP for 'Deteriorating' Law and Order After Chandigarh Blast

BJP Blames AAP for 'Deteriorating' Law and Order After Chandigarh Blast

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

The Punjab BJP has criticised the AAP government following a blast outside the party's office in Chandigarh, alleging a failure in maintaining law and order in the state.

BJP Blames AAP for 'Deteriorating' Law and Order After Chandigarh Blast

BJP Blames AAP for 'Deteriorating' Law and Order After Chandigarh Blast

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

Following a blast outside the BJP office in Chandigarh, the Punjab BJP has criticised the AAP government, citing a deteriorating law and order situation in Punjab and linking the incident to previous attacks.

Israel attacks kill 9 in Gaza after Netanyahu's order

Israel attacks kill 9 in Gaza after Netanyahu's order

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

Israel Defence Forces carried out air strikes, killing nine people in Gaza, following an alleged violation of the United States-brokered ceasefire deal by Hamas, CNN reported.

Wanted Punjab terrorist arrested in US; had links with ISI, BKI

Wanted Punjab terrorist arrested in US; had links with ISI, BKI

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

Harpreet Singh alias Happy Passia alias Jora, an alleged terrorist who had illegally entered the US, was arrested by the FBI and US Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Enforcement and Removal Operations in Sacramento.

Lawrence Bishnoi: From college brawl to terror nexus

Lawrence Bishnoi: From college brawl to terror nexus

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

A profile of incarcerated gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, detailing his criminal history, terror links, and Canada's recent designation of his gang as a terrorist entity.

Afghan assassination bid foiled

Afghan assassination bid foiled

Rediff.com21 Jun 2005

21 Israeli soldiers killed in deadliest attack since Gaza war

21 Israeli soldiers killed in deadliest attack since Gaza war

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

The blast occurred when Israeli reservists were preparing explosives to demolish two buildings in central Gaza when a Hamas militant fired a rocket-propelled grenade at a tank nearby. T

Was Mohali a terror attack? Will let you know, says Punjab DGP

Was Mohali a terror attack? Will let you know, says Punjab DGP

Rediff.com10 May 2022

A day after the rocket-propelled grenade attack on its Mohali-based intelligence wing headquarters, the Punjab police on Tuesday said it has leads and will solve the case soon.

Main shooter behind grenade attack on Punjab police hq arrested from UP

Main shooter behind grenade attack on Punjab police hq arrested from UP

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

A terror operative who was the main shooter in the grenade attack on the Punjab police intelligence headquarters in Mohali last year has been arrested from Uttar Pradesh, an official of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) said on Wednesday.

Last 24 hours: Best PHOTOS from around the world

Last 24 hours: Best PHOTOS from around the world

Rediff.com18 Oct 2011

Presenting some of the most scintillating pictures from around the globe in the last 24 hours.

Police station in-charge shifted after grenade attack in Punjab; 7 detained

Police station in-charge shifted after grenade attack in Punjab; 7 detained

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

A National Investigation Agency team, which reached the spot on Saturday evening, was also carrying out its investigation by visiting the spot, they said.

Hizbul terrorist Matto an expert in RPG, AK-47; cops suspect bigger plot

Hizbul terrorist Matto an expert in RPG, AK-47; cops suspect bigger plot

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

But the officials are still interrogating him about his last destination before reaching Delhi.

Rewind: Best images in the last 48 hours

Rewind: Best images in the last 48 hours

Rediff.com26 Sep 2011

Presenting some of the most scintillating pictures from around the globe in the last 48 hours.

In PHOTOS: Obama's $ 300,000 'Beast'!

In PHOTOS: Obama's $ 300,000 'Beast'!

Rediff.com24 May 2011

United States President Barack Obama's limousine is the most technologically advanced bulletproof vehicle in the world. Nicknamed 'The Beast' by Secret Service staff, the cost of the black Cadillac is $ 300,000 that can withstand attack from rocket-propelled grenades.

Don't mess with us, learn from Mohali attack, SFJ warns Himachal CM

Don't mess with us, learn from Mohali attack, SFJ warns Himachal CM

Rediff.com10 May 2022

Referring to Monday's rocket-propelled grenade attack at Punjab police intelligence headquarters in Mohali, he said, "it could have been Shimla also."

Main accused in RPG attack on Punjab police hq arrested from Mumbai

Main accused in RPG attack on Punjab police hq arrested from Mumbai

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

The main accused in the rocket propelled grenade attack at the Punjab police headquarters in Mohali was apprehended from Mumbai on Thursday, DGP Gaurav Yadav said.

Militants use RPGs, drones for first time in Manipur attack

Militants use RPGs, drones for first time in Manipur attack

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

The Manipur government has ordered the state police to conduct combing operations and sanitisation in areas bordering Imphal West district where two persons were killed and nine others injured in an attack by suspected militants, officials said.

Taliban targets Kabul airport with rockets

Taliban targets Kabul airport with rockets

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

The Taliban on Thursday launched an attack on Kabul airport.

Head of US hostage found in freezer

Head of US hostage found in freezer

Rediff.com22 Jul 2004

The head of the murdered American hostage Paul Johnson was found in a freezer in the Saudi capital Riyadh.

Pak troops shell Poonch, violate ceasefire twice

Pak troops shell Poonch, violate ceasefire twice

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

Pakistani troops violated ceasefire twice after brutal and inhuman killings of two jawans in an ambush as they shelled and fired on Indian positions in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Taliban militants strike in Kabul, target British embassy

Taliban militants strike in Kabul, target British embassy

Rediff.com15 Apr 2012

Gunfire and several blasts were reported from central Kabul on Sunday afternoon after militants struck there in coordinated attacks.The attacks were primarily aimed at the British embassy in central Kabul, said media reports.

Unabated bloodbath in Libya; West mulls sanctions

Unabated bloodbath in Libya; West mulls sanctions

Rediff.com25 Feb 2011

Libyan forces loyal to Muammar Gaddafi attacked anti-regime protesters with machine guns and rocket- propelled grenades at a mosque in Zawiyah leaving nearly 100 people dead, as outraged western nations on Friday prepared to slap sanctions against Tripoli.

Taliban kill 17 in Afghan hotel attack

Taliban kill 17 in Afghan hotel attack

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

A hotel near Kabul was attacked by Taliban insurgents on Thursday night killing 17 people, mostly civilians. The attackers took hostages and staged a battle with security forces for around 12 hours. Four security guards and an Afghan police officer were killed in the attack.

15 killed, 22 wounded in Fallujah attack

15 killed, 22 wounded in Fallujah attack

Rediff.com14 Feb 2004

At least 15 people were killed and 22 wounded when insurgents attacked a police station and a government building in Fallujah, west of Baghdad, on Saturday, police and hospital officials said.

IMAGES: Obama's solemn salute to soldiers killed in Afghan crash

IMAGES: Obama's solemn salute to soldiers killed in Afghan crash

Rediff.com10 Aug 2011

United States President Barack Obama paid his last respect to the soldiers killed in Afghanistan when the helicopter that were carrying them exploded mid-air after being reportedly hit by a rocket propelled grenade.

Pak troops open fire across border in Poonch

Pak troops open fire across border in Poonch

Rediff.com26 Jul 2008

A defence spokesman in Jammu said miscreants fired three rocket propelled grenade rounds at Nangi Tekri posts in the Krishna Gathi area in the Poonch district on Saturday morning

Pakistan violates ceasefire, targets Indian posts

Pakistan violates ceasefire, targets Indian posts

Rediff.com18 Aug 2011

Pakistani troops on Thursday opened fire and launched Rocket Propelled Grenades targeting Indian posts in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir. This is the third ceasefire violation by forces of the neighbouring nation in four days. Pakistani troops opened fire and also launched RPGs on Indian posts in the Durga forward area along the Line of Control in Poonch district around 12.45 am, a senior army officer said. Indian troops retaliated, which led to an exchange of fire.

The last photos of a fallen lensman in Libya

The last photos of a fallen lensman in Libya

Rediff.com21 Apr 2011

Chris Hondros, a New York-based photographer for Getty Images covering the battle for control of Libyan city of Misratah, was killed in an attack on April 20 that left three other journalists wounded.

Iraq gunbattle kills 36

Iraq gunbattle kills 36

Rediff.com7 Feb 2005

In other developments, The Bush administration sought Sunday to allay concerns that a Shiite religious state could emerge in Iraq as a result of last weekend's elections.

Indian ship with 35 crew attacked by pirates

Indian ship with 35 crew attacked by pirates

Rediff.com22 Dec 2009

A state-owned Indian ship with a 35-member crew on board was attacked by pirates with machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades in the Arabian sea, barely 500 kilometres off the western coast, but repulsed the strike before any harm could be done.

The Kashmiri Militant Who Killed 300 Terrorists

The Kashmiri Militant Who Killed 300 Terrorists

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

'A man with a gun commanded respect. I thought if I also got a gun, I could save my family. With this thought, I went to Pakistan and got training there'

Custom-made limousines for Bush

Custom-made limousines for Bush

Rediff.com2 Mar 2006

The President chose the car at the last minute.