Three people have been arrested in connection with an alleged petrol bomb attack on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh state office in Ranchi, with the police invoking provisions of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, The Indian Express reported.
The investigation has also been transferred to the Jharkhand Anti-Terrorism Squad.
The incident took place shortly after midnight on Saturday, when two men allegedly hurled petrol bombs at the Hindutva organisation’s office in the Nivaranpur area of Ranchi.
According to the Ranchi Police, one petrol bomb landed on the roof of the building and caused a fire, while another fell near the entrance but did not ignite, The Hindu reported.
A Special Investigation Team formed under the supervision of senior police officers analysed CCTV footage and used technical surveillance to identify the suspects.
Saif Ansari and Aman Ansari, also known as Golu, were arrested near Gajhandi railway station in Koderma while allegedly attempting to flee to another state, The Indian Express reported.
Based on information gathered during their questioning, the police later arrested 21-year-old Sayam Sujan as the third suspect.
According to the police, one of the accused, Saif Ansari, later escaped from custody at Kotwali police station at around 11.30 am after allegedly breaking a toilet ventilation grill and glass panel.
Ansari was later intercepted during vehicle checking, The Indian Express quoted the police as saying. He...
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