Petrol bomb attack on Jalandhar home, no injuries reported; police launch probe

Three unidentified assailants hurled petrol bombs at a house in Gandhi Nagar locality of Adampur on Sunday night. Even though significant property damage was caused, no injuries were reported. The attack occurred around midnight, sparking concern among residents and prompting a swift police response.

Talking to this correspondent, Jalandhar Range DIG Naveen Singla on Monday said according to preliminary investigations, three masked individuals riding a motorcycle approached Hans Raj’s home and lobbed petrol-filled bottles before fleeing the scene. The incident left burn marks on the main gate and shattered glass strewn across the interior of the house. CCTV footage from the area captured clear visuals of the suspects, which are now being analysed by the police.

The DIG confirmed that a case under relevant Sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) has been registered and a thorough investigation is underway. “So far, no threat or extortion calls have been received by the family, and no evidence of personal enmity has surfaced during initial inquiries,” DIG Singla stated.

SSP Harvinder Singh Virk said, currently, Hans Raj, his wife Paraminder Kaur, and their younger son, Sumeet Kumar, reside there. The couple’s other children are settled abroad. The family discovered the damage early Monday morning and immediately reported the matter to Adampur police.

DIG Singla emphasised that the incident is being treated with utmost seriousness. “We are confident of identifying and apprehending the culprits soon. The safety of residents is our top priority,” he said.

While the motive behind the attack remains unclear, the police have not ruled out any possibilities and are pursuing multiple leads.