Explosive Encounter: The Arrest of a Radicalized Youth
Gurpreet Singh, a 19-year-old law student from Bathinda, was arrested following twin blasts at his home. Radicalized by online content, he was assembling explosive chemicals when an accident caused injuries. Authorities are investigating his motives and any potential connections, with a police remand for further questioning.
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In a startling case of youth radicalization, Gurpreet Singh, a 19-year-old from Bathinda, was apprehended for allegedly causing twin blasts at his home. Singh, a law student from Jeeda village, sustained serious injuries on September 10 while assembling combustible chemicals, authorities revealed.
Law enforcement officials, including Bathinda's Senior Superintendent of Police Amneet Kondal, disclosed that Singh had been exposed to radicalized content online. His fascination with chemical mixtures led him to order explosive substances via the internet, culminating in the accidental detonations. Singh was taken into custody after receiving treatment at AIIMS Bathinda.
During his remand, police aim to delve into Singh's motivations and potential connections, though no links to Pakistan have been identified. A team from the NIA and Intelligence Bureau is involved in ongoing investigations. Despite his injuries, including the amputation of his right hand, authorities are determined to uncover the full extent of Singh's radicalization.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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