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NIA Gets 90-Day Extension to Probe Gumtala Grenade Attack Suspects
✍️ Amar Ujala · Mohali
🗓 15 Sep 2026, 02:31 AM
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The National Investigation Agency has been allotted an additional 90 days to continue probing the grenade blast in Gumtala, Mohali, after several accused went into hiding.
A grenade detonated in the Gumtala locality of Mohali, Punjab, prompting a criminal investigation by the National Investigation Agency (NIA). The blast, which shocked residents and raised security concerns, led to the registration of a case under anti‑terror and explosives statutes.
The NIA, tasked with leading the probe, applied to the court for more time to trace and apprehend a number of suspects who have since absconded. The court granted the agency a 90‑day extension, allowing investigators to intensify searches, examine forensic evidence and interview witnesses without procedural pressure.
Authorities have confirmed that the accused are believed to have fled the state, and the extended timeline is intended to facilitate coordinated efforts with state police and intelligence units. The investigation remains ongoing, with officials emphasizing that public safety is a priority and that any further developments will be communicated promptly.
The extension underscores the complexity of the case and the challenges faced by law‑enforcement agencies in tracking individuals linked to explosive attacks in urban settings.
The NIA, tasked with leading the probe, applied to the court for more time to trace and apprehend a number of suspects who have since absconded. The court granted the agency a 90‑day extension, allowing investigators to intensify searches, examine forensic evidence and interview witnesses without procedural pressure.
Authorities have confirmed that the accused are believed to have fled the state, and the extended timeline is intended to facilitate coordinated efforts with state police and intelligence units. The investigation remains ongoing, with officials emphasizing that public safety is a priority and that any further developments will be communicated promptly.
The extension underscores the complexity of the case and the challenges faced by law‑enforcement agencies in tracking individuals linked to explosive attacks in urban settings.