NIA Arrests Two More Suspects in Himachal Pradesh IED Blast Case
The NIA has arrested two additional suspects linked to the IED blast at Nalagarh police station, bringing the total to eight.
Nalagarh, September 25 (Daily Kiran) : The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested two more suspects in connection with an IED blast that occurred on January 1, 2026, at the Nalagarh police station in Himachal Pradesh. The explosion took place around 9:40 AM, near the outer wall adjacent to the investigating officer’s room.
Initially, the incident was reported at the Nalagarh police station, prompting the NIA to take over the investigation. On May 8, 2026, the agency re-registered the case under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, the Explosive Substances Act, and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
During the investigation, the roles of two suspects, identified as Harman Harry and Jashan Saini, came to light. They were arrested as part of the NIA’s efforts to uncover a larger network associated with the blast.
Prior to these arrests, the NIA had already detained six individuals, including Mahavir Kumar alias Kaka, Ajay Mehra, Manpreet Singh alias Mani, Arshdeep Singh Kandola alias Arsh Kandola, Karanpreet Singh, and Diljot Singh Saini. These suspects were initially apprehended by the Punjab Police in connection with FIRs filed at the SSOCK police station in SAS Nagar, Mohali, and the Garhshankar police station in Punjab.
With the recent arrests of Harman Harry and Jashan Saini, the total number of suspects detained by the NIA has risen to eight. The agency continues to investigate the specific roles of these individuals, establish their connections, identify other conspirators, and fully understand the scope of the criminal conspiracy linked to the IED blast.
