An object resembling a grenade was thrown at the residence of a YouTuber in Jalandhar district early Sunday, police said. The object did not explode, PTI reported.
A Pakistan-based gangster claimed responsibility for the incident, accusing the YouTuber, Rozer Sandhu, of using derogatory language against Islam.
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In a video, the gangster, Shahzad Bhatti, threatened more attacks unless Sandhu was arrested. Bhatti released another video showing two people outside the YouTuber’s residence in Raipur Rasulpur village.
Bhatti also mentioned two individuals in his first video — Zeeshan Akhtar, an accused in the Baba Siddiqui murder case, and Happy Passia, a US-based gangster with alleged terrorist links.
Jalandhar Rural Police have initiated an investigation into the matter. Jalandhar’s Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Gurmeet Singh, confirmed receiving reports about the incident and visited the location.
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After inspecting the area, authorities discovered the “grenade-like” object, and a bomb disposal team was called in for investigation, police said.
After inspecting the area, authorities discovered the “grenade-like” object, and a bomb disposal team was called in for investigation, police said. 
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