New Delhi, November 1

The NIA today said it conducted raids at four locations in Fazilka and Ferozepur districts in connection with the bike IED blast near a branch of PNB in Jalalabad.

Officials said during the searches, they recovered electronic devices and incriminating documents related to connectivity of the accused with Pakistan-based terrorists and smugglers. The case, which the NIA took over on October 1 and initiated investigation, relates to an explosion in a Bajaj Platina bike near a PNB branch in Jalalabad city of Fazilka district, the officials said.

“The initial investigation revealed that the accused were in touch with Pakistan-based terrorists and smugglers and were recruited for executing the conspiracy for carrying out terrorist attacks using arms and explosives,” a senior NIA official said, adding that till now, three accused had been arrested in the case. — TNS

Jalalabad blast: NIA raids 4 places
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