Punjab Police has confirmed that the suspects were part of a Pakistan-backed Khalistan Zindabad Force terror module.

Gurdaspur Grenade Attack Latest News: Three terrorists accused of hurling a grenade at a police post in Gurdaspur, Punjab, were killed in an encounter with a joint team of Uttar Pradesh and Punjab police in Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh. The late-night gunfight occurred when the police attempted to arrest the suspects, who responded with gunfire.

The three men, identified as Gurwinder Singh, Virendra Singh, and Jasanpreet Singh, sustained injuries during the exchange and later succumbed to them. Police recovered two AK-series rifles and two Glock pistols from the scene.

Punjab Police has confirmed that the suspects were part of a Pakistan-backed Khalistan Zindabad Force terror module. "This module is responsible for grenade attacks on police establishments in Punjab's border areas," said Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav in a statement on X (formerly Twitter). "The encounter was carried out within the jurisdiction of Puranpur Police Station, Pilibhit, by a coordinated effort between Punjab and Uttar Pradesh police. Investigations are ongoing to dismantle the entire terror network," he added.

Uttar Pradesh DGP Prashant Kumar lauded the operation, describing it as a "daring" act and an excellent example of inter-state police coordination.

This encounter follows a spate of attacks targeting police facilities in Punjab. The Bangar police post in Gurdaspur was attacked with a grenade last Friday. On Tuesday, a blast occurred at the Islamabad police station in Amritsar, and earlier, an explosion took place outside the Bakshiwal police post in Gurdaspur. Fortunately, no casualties were reported in these incidents.