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NIA Arrests Two More in Himachal IED Blast Case, Total Eight Accused
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News18•25-09-2026, 19:30
NIA Arrests Two More in Himachal IED Blast Case, Total Eight Accused
- •The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested Harman Harry and Jashan Saini in connection with the IED explosion at Nalagarh Police Station in January.
- •The blast occurred on January 1 near the Investigating Officer's room within the Nalagarh Police Station premises.
- •With these arrests, the total number of accused apprehended by the NIA in this case has reached eight.
- •The NIA re-registered the case on May 8 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Explosive Substances Act, and Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
- •Previously, the NIA arrested six other accused, including Mahavir Kumar, Ajay Mehra, Manpreet Singh, Arshdeep Singh Kandola, Karanpreet Singh, and Diljot Singh Saini, who were initially arrested by Punjab Police in related cases.
Key Questions Answered
With the recent arrest of Harman Harry and Jashan Saini, the total number of accused arrested by the National Investigation Agency in connection with the Nalagarh police station IED blast has risen to eight.
The Improvised Explosive Device explosion occurred at approximately 9:40 am on January 1 near the outer wall adjoining the investigating officer's room within the premises of the Nalagarh Police Station in Himachal Pradesh.
The case was re-registered by the National Investigation Agency on May 8 under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Explosive Substances Act, and the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act.
