Two Arrested for 'Hurling' Petrol Bombs at RSS Office in Jharkhand’s Ranchi
Police arrested three suspects after the petrol-bomb attack and seized mobile phones, a car and other evidence as the case moved to the Anti-Terrorism Squad.
- On Thursday, police arrested three individuals for the petrol bomb attack on the RSS Jharkhand state office in Ranchi, invoking the Unlawful Activities Act and transferring the probe to the Anti-Terrorism Squad.
- Two suspects allegedly hurled petrol bombs at the site shortly after midnight on Wednesday, with a Special Investigation Team analyzing CCTV footage and technical surveillance to identify the perpetrators.
- Police arrested Saif Ansari, Aman Ansari , and Sayam Sujan, recovering evidence including mobile phones; Saif allegedly escaped custody at Kotwali police station before being recaptured by Mandar police.
- Charges against the trio include the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Explosive Substances Act, and UAPA, while police officers stated that they have not ruled out the possibility of an 'international module.'
- Leader of Opposition Babulal Marandi and Union Minister Sanjay Seth demanded a thorough investigation, citing serious concerns regarding state law and order following the security lapse.
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