Sangrur: Unidentified miscreants hurled a petrol bomb at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) district office situated on Upli Road late on Monday night. The incident came to light on Tuesday morning when party staff arrived to open the office.
Upon receiving information, senior police officers, including Superintendent of Police (Investigation) Davinder Atri, DSP Dalbir Singh, CIA In-charge Sandeep Singh, and SHO Sukhdev Singh, reached the scene to inspect the premises and assess the situation.
Speaking on the incident, SP (Investigation) Davinder Atri confirmed that a beer bottle filled with petrol was used to execute the attack. “We reached the spot along with the DSP and SHO to conduct an inspection. The culprits used a beer bottle filled with petrol to turn it into an explosive device. We are registering an FIR against the perpetrators and initiating strict action. They will be arrested soon,” Atri said.
Police have gathered evidence from the site and are scanning CCTV camera footage from nearby areas to track down the suspects. No injuries or casualties were reported in the attack.
The incident has sparked sharp outrage among local BJP leaders and workers. BJP District President Maninder Singh Kapyal and former District President Sandeep Singh Dewal strongly condemned the attack, raising questions over the state’s security apparatus.
Targeting the Punjab government over deteriorating law and order, BJP leaders alleged that anti-social elements who were previously targeting police stations and public institutions are now directly attacking political offices. They demanded immediate and stern action against those responsible. Party leaders added that Punjab BJP President Kewal Singh Dhillon has been informed about the incident.
Rising Concerns Over Security
The Sangrur attack adds to a concerning series of recent security incidents targeting BJP facilities and right-wing organizations across Punjab and Chandigarh:
Chandigarh Grenade Attack (April 2026): On April 1, a crude bomb/grenade was lobbed outside the Punjab BJP headquarters in Sector 37, Chandigarh. The blast damaged nearby vehicles and created panic in the area. Police later arrested five members of a module linked to Pakistan’s ISI and overseas handlers.
Petrol Bomb in Bathinda (June 2026): In June, a petrol bomb was thrown at the office and clinic of a local BJP leader in Bathinda. The attack occurred barely 24 hours prior to a scheduled visit by the Punjab Chief Minister, raising severe security lapses.
Attack on RSS Office in Rajpura: A similar modus operandi was used in an attack targeting a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) office in Rajpura, Punjab.
Investigations into the Sangrur incident are currently underway. It is worth noting that there is no single reason behind the targeting of Bharatiya Janata Party leaders and offices, or the protests against them in Punjab. At its core, several complex political, social, and strategic factors are at play.
Under the pre-determined schedule, the next Assembly Elections in Punjab are slated to be held in February 2027. This is precisely why the recent attacks, protests, and escalating political activities in the state are being directly linked to the upcoming Assembly polls. From an electoral standpoint, this carries several major implications:
