India: 2 more persons held for planting IED under Punjab cop’s vehicle


Two more persons were arrested in connection with an improvised explosive device (IED) planted under the vehicle of Punjab Police sub-inspector Dilbag Singh in Ranjit Avenue locality of Amritsar.

The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) arrested a man from Shirdi on Saturday in this connection, an official said.

In a joint operation with the Punjab police, the ATS conducted a search in Shirdi town of Ahmednagar district and apprehended the accused, identified as Rajendra Kumar, in the early hours of the day, he said.

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Source: Hindustan Times

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