Grenade Attack Behind Punjab Police Station Blast

Police in Punjab's Fazilka district confirmed that a blast at a local station was caused by a grenade attack. Two suspects have been arrested, while opposition leaders are using the incident to criticize the state government's handling of law and order.
Why it matters
The attack raises concerns about regional security and political stability in Punjab ahead of upcoming state elections.
The blast at a police station in Punjab's Fazilka district that damaged two vehicles on Sunday was a grenade attack, police said. Two accused have been arrested in connection with the attack. Their identities have also been established, although further details about the arrests and the motive behind the attack are awaited.The blast took place near the main gate of the Jalalabad police station around 2 am. The explosion damaged the windshields of two vehicles parked inside the police station premises. The vehicles were in police custody and were described by officials as old seized vehicles.The police reached the site soon after the incident and a forensic team examined the area to collect evidence.The confirmation of a grenade attack came after an initial investigation in which police had stopped short of identifying the nature of the explosion.
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