Punjab Police seize RPG, RDX in Shambhu blast terror probe
Synopsis
This is a multi-country terror conspiracy unravelling in real time.
Key Takeaways
Punjab Police seized an RPG , RDX , pistols, and grenades from Panjwarh Khurd village , Tarn Taran .
Punjab Police on Wednesday, 30 April 2025, recovered a major cache of militant hardware — including a rocket-propelled grenade (RPG), RDX explosives, and high-end pistols — as part of the ongoing investigation into the Shambhu railway track IED blast in Patiala district. Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said the seizure dealt another significant blow to a Pakistan-backed ISI-linked, pro-Khalistan terror network.
What Was Recovered
The recovered cache includes one rocket-propelled grenade, one metallic improvised explosive device (sticky bomb) weighing 2.296 kg, two packs of RDX weighing 1.456 kg, three detonators with electric wire and one battery, one P-86 hand grenade, three pistols — a 9 mm Glock-18 CX (Austria), a .30 bore PX5 Storm, and a .30 bore Star Mark — along with five magazines, 84 cartridges, two Baofeng wireless sets, one headphone, and two timer switches.
Senior Superintendent of Police Varun Sharma said the arms were concealed by accused Satnam Singh, alias Satta, and his brother Jagroop Singh, alias Jupa, in their stable and car at Panjwarh Khurd village in Tarn Taran district. The recovery was made based on disclosures by Satnam Singh following his arrest.
The Shambhu Blast That Triggered the Probe
The chain of events began on Monday night when an explosion occurred near a railway track close to Shambhu in Patiala district. The blast killed Jagroop Singh, alias Jupa, who was reportedly attempting to plant an IED that detonated prematurely. Within less than 12 hours, police teams arrested four individuals linked to the module: Pardeep Singh Khalsa, Kulwinder Singh, alias Bgga, Satnam Singh, alias Satta, and Gurpreet Singh, alias Gopi. A hand grenade, two .30 bore pistols, communication devices, and laptops were recovered from them.
Pakistan-ISI, Malaysia and US Links Uncovered
According to DGP Gaurav Yadav, investigations have revealed that the terror module was backed by a Malaysia-based entity, with financial support routed through a handler using the name Jujhar Singh. Jujhar Singh was reportedly in contact with United States-based Surinder Singh Thikriwal, described by police as having been involved in several previous terror modules.
Additionally, Pakistan-based Ranjeet Singh, alias Neeta — a designated individual terrorist — was also reportedly in touch with the module through what police described as a
Frequently Asked Questions
What was recovered by Punjab Police in the Shambhu blast case?
Punjab Police recovered a rocket-propelled grenade, RDX explosives, pistols, grenades, and communication devices from Panjwarh Khurd village in Tarn Taran district. The cache was concealed by terror module members linked to the Shambhu railway track IED blast.
