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Blast Rocks Himachal Pradesh Police Station; Separatist Groups Claim Responsibility

Shimla, January 3, 2026 (The Hindu e-Paper) – Himachal Pradesh police are investigating an explosion that occurred near the Nalagarh Police Station in Solan district on New Year’s Day. The blast, which damaged nearby buildings, including an Army canteen, is believed to have been caused by an improvised explosive device (IED).

A social media post purportedly from the proscribed Babbar Khalsa International and the Punjab Sovereignty Alliance has claimed responsibility for the attack. The groups allege the bombing was retaliation for the Himachal Pradesh police’s inaction regarding the smuggling of synthetic drugs from Himachal Pradesh into Punjab. The post threatened further attacks on police vehicles and headquarters if the drug smuggling issue is not addressed.

Police have not yet commented on the authenticity of the social media post. However, in a statement released Friday evening, authorities confirmed that a Forensic Science Laboratory team has collected samples from the blast site. CCTV footage is being reviewed, and the Himachal Pradesh Police are coordinating with the Punjab Police and the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on the investigation.

The incident has raised concerns, particularly given similar attacks targeting police stations in neighboring Punjab. Punjab’s Director General of Police has previously accused Pakistan of attempting to destabilize the region, claiming that masterminds behind similar attacks were operating from abroad.

A case has been registered at Nalagarh Police Station under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Explosive Substances Act.

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