NIA chargesheets 3 in Amritsar temple grenade attack case

Vishal Gill, one of two bike-borne assailants who hurled the grenade in the early hours of March 15, was charged for his direct involvement.

The second assailant, Gursidak Singh alias Sidki, was killed in a police encounter two days later.

Bhagwant Singh is accused of providing critical logistical support, including shelter, grenades, and motorcycles for reconnaissance, while Diwan Singh faces charges for harbouring co-accused individuals and destroying evidence.

The NIA’s investigation into the case has revealed a broader conspiracy involving terror operatives in India and abroad. The agency stated that it has uncovered the transfer of terror funds through UPI and MTSS channels, with ongoing investigations to trace these financial networks. On September 5, 2025, another key accused, Sharanjeet Kumar, was arrested in Gaya, Bihar, while investigations continue against Kumar and the absconding foreign-based operative Badalpreet Singh.

The attack, part of an alleged plot to instil fear and incite communal disharmony, has prompted the NIA to intensify efforts to identify other absconders and dismantle the terror module’s international linkages. The agency said it remains committed to ensuring justice and preventing further threats to national security.