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Ranchi RSS office attack: Key accused flees lock-up, held again after ... Ranchi RSS office attack: Key accused flees lock-up, held again after encounter By IANS | Updated: June 18, 2026 17:40 IST 2026-06-18T17:36:42+5:30 2026-06-18T17:40:11+5:30 Preferred on Preferred on Next Ranchi, June 18 The incident of petrol bomb attack on the Jharkhand unit office of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak ... Ranchi RSS office attack: Key accused flees lock-up, held again after encounter Ranchi, June 18 The incident of petrol bomb attack on the Jharkhand unit office of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in Ranchi took a dramatic turn on Thursday after the main accused escaped from police custody and was later re-arrested following an encounter in which he sustained injuries, officials said. According to the police, the accused identified as Saif, was arrested in connection with the petrol bomb attack -- had been lodged in the lock-up at Kotwali police station. He managed to escape from custody on Thursday afternoon. The police launched a long chase to nab him. During an attempt to corner him in the Mandar area, the accused allegedly snatched a weapon from a police personnel and opened fire. The poli…

NIA conducts searches at 20 locations across several states in ... NIA conducts searches at 20 locations across several states in connection with bomb hurling case at RSS office By ANI | Updated: July 8, 2026 15:30 IST 2026-07-08T20:59:33+5:30 2026-07-08T15:30:03+5:30 Preferred on Preferred on Next New Delhi [India], July 8 : The National Investigation Agency is conducting searches at 20 places across several states ... NIA conducts searches at 20 locations across several states in connection with bomb hurling case at RSS office New Delhi [India], July 8 : The National Investigation Agency is conducting searches at 20 places across several states in connection with a case linked to the hurling of a bomb at the RSS office in Ranchi, according to officials. The officials stated that the searches are being conducted across 5 locations in Uttar Pradesh, 3 locations in Maharashtra, 2 in Delhi and one each in Bihar, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Gujarat, Telengana and West Bengal. The searches come after all three men arrested for a petrol bomb attack on a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) office in Ranchi, Jharkhand, on Tuesday (June 16) were linked to the ISI-funded Tehreek-e-Taliban Hindusta…

RSS office attack in Ranchi: Pakistan ISI-backed terror network uncovered Ranchi RSS office attack probe reveals links to Pakistan's ISI-backed Tehreek-e-Taliban Hindustan. Three arrested individuals allegedly communicated with handlers via encrypted apps, sharing footage of the incident. Two accused reportedly met a Pakistani national in Dubai, where they were allegedly radicalized and agreed to support TTH's anti-India agenda.

Petrol bombs hurled on RSS office: Terror links of accused surface after ... RANCHI: In a significant development, the two accused persons arrested for allegedly hurling petrol bombs at the RSS office in Ranchi are found to have links with terrorist networks. Preliminary investigations revealed that the accused allegedly shared videos of the attack with contacts in Pakistan shortly after carrying it out. Investigators have further found indications that the duo may have been receiving instructions from handlers based in Pakistan and Dubai. Security agencies have now joined the investigation as police probe their communication links, funding channels, and possible wider network. There are also reports that the National Investigation Agency (NIA) had been searching for some of the accused. Investigators suspect that these alleged terror links could have been a factor behind the attack on the RSS office. However, officials have yet to issue a statement confirming the nature of the affiliations. Earlier on Wednesday, a Special Investigation Team (SIT) had arrested the two accused from Bihar while they were reportedly attempting to flee aboard the Swarna Jayanti Express. On Thurs…

Jharkhand: 3 ISI-linked locals held for RSS office bomb attack The arrests were made on Wednesday night Jharkhand: 3 ISI-linked locals held for RSS office bomb attack By Snehil Singh Jun 19, 2026 01:53 pm What's the story The recent attack on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) office in Ranchi has been linked to a Pakistan-backed terror outfit, Tehreek-e-Taliban Hindustan (TTH), according to investigations. A report by ANI stated that the Jharkhand Police have arrested three locals in connection with the incident. The arrests were made on Wednesday night after CCTV footage showed two individuals carrying out the attack. Investigation progress Arrested individuals were being trained to handle explosives The arrested individuals are believed to have been recruited through social media by operatives associated with Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) . They were still in the process of learning how to handle explosives. Jharkhand Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Rakesh Rajan confirmed the arrests and said a case has been registered at Chutia police station under multiple sections of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Explosive Substances Act, and Unlawful Activities …

RSS office attack in Ranchi linked to ISI-backed network: Sources Ranchi The three men arrested for allegedly hurling petrol bombs at a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) office in Ranchi have links to the Pakistan-backed organisation Tehreek-e-Taliban Hindustan (TTH) and were allegedly radicalised during visits to Dubai, according to sources familiar with the investigation. The accused, identified as Saif Ansari, Aman Ansari and Sayam Sujan, were arrested after police tracked them through technical evidence and details related to a Rapido cab allegedly used during the attack. Sources claimed that Saif and Aman travelled to Dubai, where they came into contact with Shahbaz Rana alias Bhatti, a Pakistani national. During their stay, they were allegedly influenced to support and promote anti-India activities linked to TTH. Investigators believe the accused remained in touch with their handlers through messaging platforms such as Botim and WhatsApp. After the attack, they allegedly recorded videos of the incident and forwarded them to their overseas contacts. The petrol bomb attack took place outside the RSS office in Ranchi's Nivaranpur area in the early hours of June 16. Althoug…

Dubai Link, Encrypted Chats: How Ranchi RSS Attack Led Investigators to ... New Delhi: Days after the petrol bomb attack on the RSS office in Ranchi, police investigations into the three arrested accused have allegedly revealed links to Pakistan's ISI-backed Tehreek-e-Taliban Hindustan (TTH), sources told news agency ANI on Friday. According to officials, the alleged involvement of Pakistan 's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) came to light following the arrests made a day earlier. Three accused were in regular contact with their handlers through encrypted messaging platforms, including WhatsApp and Botim, an application widely used in Dubai. Sources claimed that the accused recorded the entire petrol bomb attack on their mobile phones and later shared the footage with their handler. The probe further found that two of the accused, Saif Ansari and Aman Ansari, had travelled to Dubai, where they allegedly came into contact with Shahbaz Rana alias Bhatti, a Pakistani national. Officials suspect the duo was radicalised during their stay and subsequently agreed to carry out activities aimed at advancing TTH's alleged anti-India agenda. The investigation into the case is ongoing, and a…

Ranchi RSS office attack accused shot in encounter after escape bid ... One of the accused arrested in connection with the petrol bomb attack on the RSS office in Ranchi was injured in a police encounter after allegedly attempting to escape from custody, officials said. The accused, identified as Saifi Ansari alias Rohit, was among three persons arrested for the June 16 attack on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) office located in the Chutia area of Ranchi. The other two accused have been identified as Aman Ansari and Sayam Sujan. According to police, Saifi was being held at Kotwali police station when he allegedly escaped on the pretext of going to the bathroom. A police team immediately launched a chase and later intercepted him near the Mandal Toll Plaza area. During the operation, an encounter took place and the accused sustained a gunshot injury. He was subsequently taken into custody and shifted for medical treatment. Investigators said Aman Ansari is suspected to be the mastermind behind the attack and was allegedly in direct contact with handlers linked to the conspiracy. Police sources also claimed that Saifi Ansari had been using the alias "Rohit". The attack too…

Ranchi RSS Office Bombing Linked to Pakistan-Based Module; Three Arrested Ranchi : The attack on an RSS office in Ranchi, Jharkhand, is suspected to be linked to a Pakistan-backed module, with investigators pointing towards the involvement of the Shahzad Bhatti network. Three accused, all residents of Jharkhand, have been arrested in connection with the June 16 attack. One of the accused is from Ranchi, while the other two are from Lohardaga district. According to Jharkhand Police, two petrol bombs were used in the attack. One was recovered outside the RSS office gate, while the second was thrown onto the roof of the building. The bombs were allegedly assembled shortly before the attack. Preliminary findings suggest that the accused were recruited through social media by operatives linked to Pakistan's ISI. Investigators believe the target was carefully surveyed before the attack was carried out at around 11:35 pm on June 16. Sources said the accused were still learning to make petrol bombs and were not fully trained in handling such explosive devices. Raw materials used for preparing the bombs have been recovered from the scene. Security agencies are continuing raids and further …