The attack on the premises of BJP leader was carried out on the night of April 7, 2025. The NIA took over the case on April 12. File
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against four accused persons in the case of the grenade attack at the residence of former Punjab Minister Manoranjan Kalia in April.
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Among those arraigned are two arrested accused, Saidul Ameen of Amroha (Uttar Pradesh) and Abhijot Jangra of Kurukshetra (Haryana), and two absconders, Kulbir Singh Sidhu of Yamunanagar (Haryana) and Manish aka Kaka Rana of Karnal (Haryana). The agency has invoked various provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and the Explosive Substances Act.
The attack on the premises of BJP leader was carried out on the night of April 7, 2025. The NIA took over the case on April 12.
According to the NIA, Kulbeer Singh, an operative of the banned outfit Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), conspired with his associate Manish aka Kaka Rana and formed a gang to target the prominent leaders of Punjab and to create terror among the general public for raising funds for BKI through extortion.
It is alleged that Manish subsequently recruited Saidul Ameen, who had hurled the grenade. It was supplied to Saidul by Kulbir, while Abhijot provided the funds.
“Kulbir had circulated a poster after the attack, claiming responsibility for hatching the conspiracy along with Manish. An Interpol Red Notice has been issued against Kulbir, who is also carrying a reward of Rs.10 lakh for his arrest,” the agency said.
Earlier, the NIA had also chargesheeted Kulbir in the case related to the targeted killing of Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader Vikas Prabhakar in April 2024.
Published – October 05, 2025 10:43 am IST
