Moga courier blast: NSG, forensic teams visit site; samples sent for test

Moga SSP Gurpreet Singh Toor confirmed that an NSG team from Delhi visited the shop, as did forensic experts from Kharar and a bomb disposal squad from Jalandhar.

Punjab: Courier packet explodes at Moga shop, two injured

Ferozepur Range IG M S Chhina (centre) with other police personnel at the shop in Moga. (Express photo by Gurmeet Singh)

A day after a courier packet exploded at a shop in Moga, a team from National Security Guard (NSG), along with forensic experts and a bomb disposal squad, inspected the site Thursday even as the police released a CCTV footage of the suspect.

Moga SSP Gurpreet Singh Toor confirmed that an NSG team from Delhi visited the shop, as did forensic experts from Kharar and a bomb disposal squad from Jalandhar. The three teams held a joint meeting and samples collected from the site were sent to Central Forensic Science Laboratory at Kharar for examination.

Toor said some remnants of the blast, including traces of brown powder, parts of the detonator circuit, a small battery and iron nails, had been found. “Now the site has been completely combed. The material has been sealed and sent to the forensic lab for testing,” he said.

After the explosion on Wednesday, iron nails, pellets and other shrapnel, along with a detonator, were found at the spot, but police had denied presence of chemical explosives.

Sources said that one Bhupesh Rajeyana from Sangrur, to whom the courier was addressed, was also detained and questioned by Sangrur police on Thursday. But the man, who booked the courier, is yet to be identified. On Wednesday, a low-intensity blast rocked Sood Couriers on Chamber Road in Moga after a courier packet exploded, leaving two persons injured.

When questioned by the shop owner about the contents of the packet, the man claimed there were T-shirts and other clothes inside it. However, shop owner Vikas Sood got suspicious and when he opened the packet, it exploded. Sood and his friend Rakesh Tayal got injured. Sood is admitted to Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana, with injuries on face, eyes and hands. Police have booked an unidentified person for attempt to murder and under sections of Explosives Act.

Divya Goyal

Divya Goyal is a Principal Correspondent at The Indian Express, based in Ludhiana (Punjab). She is widely recognized for her human-interest storytelling and in-depth investigative reporting on social and political issues in the region. Professional Profile Experience: With over 13 years in journalism, she joined The Indian Express in 2012. She previously worked with Hindustan Times. Education: A gold medalist in English Journalism from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Delhi. Core Beats: She covers a diverse range of subjects, including gender issues, education, the Sikh diaspora, heritage, and the legacy of the Partition. She has also reported on minority communities in Pakistan and Afghanistan. Awards and Recognition Divya has earned significant acclaim for her sensitivity toward gender and social disparities: Laadli Media Award (2020): For her investigative report "Punjab: The Invisible Drug Addicts," which exposed the gender disparity in treating women addicts. Laadli Media Award (2023): For a ground report on the struggles of two girls who had to ride a boat to reach their school in a border village of Punjab. Signature Style Divya is known for "humanizing the news." Rather than just reporting on policy, she often focuses on the individuals affected by it—such as students dealing with exam stress, farmers struggling with diversification, or families impacted by crime. Her work often bridges the gap between West (Pakistan) and East (India) Punjab, exploring shared heritage and common struggles. X (Twitter): @DivyaGoyal_ ... Read More

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