Ludhiana Police Commissioner Swapan Sharma said that, acting on credible intelligence, a First Information Report (FIR) was registered against suspects Kuldeep Singh, Shekhar Singh, and Ajay Singh alias Ajay at Police Station Jodhewal. Given the sensitivity of the matter, special teams were constituted under the supervision of the DCP (Investigation) and DCP (City) to ensure swift and effective action.

Sharma further stated that the foreign-based masterminds have been identified as Malaysia-based Ajay alias Ajay Malaysia, Jass Behbal, and Pawandeep. These individuals, residing abroad, were in contact with local facilitators Amrik Singh and Parminder, who had previously been involved in drug smuggling operations for them.

During the investigation, Vijay, brother of Ajay (Malaysia), who was lodged in Ganganagar Jail in connection with a commercial quantity NDPS Act case, was arrested on production warrant for his role as a facilitator. The probe also uncovered a local network involving Sukhjit Singh, Sukhwinder Singh, Karanveer Singh, and Sajan alias Sanju, who were assisting in the delivery of the grenade in Punjab.

The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) has been invoked, and Red Corner Notices (RCNs) have been issued against the accused operating from abroad. More arrests and recoveries are expected in the coming days.

A case has been registered under Sections 3, 4, and 5 of the Explosives Act and Section 113 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at Police Station Jodhewal.

In a separate operation, Batala Police apprehended key associates of foreign-based gangster Amrit Dalam of the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria Gang, recovering two foreign-made .30 calibre pistols along with live cartridges.

Those arrested have been identified as Vijay Masih, a resident of Satkoha in Batala, and Malkit Singh, a resident of Naharpur Khaddar in Batala. Preliminary investigations revealed that both accused were tasked by gangster Amrit Dalam to carry out targeted killings. Both men have prior criminal records, including cases registered under Attempt to Murder, the NDPS Act, and the Arms Act.