In a major security scare that has put the Haryana Police on high alert, three individuals have been arrested for parking a suspicious car loaded with multiple gas cylinders right outside a local police station in Ambala. The swift action by the sentry on duty and the subsequent search operation prevented what could have been a catastrophic incident.
The Incident The incident occurred late last night when a white-colored hatchback was seen being parked near the main entrance of the [Omitted – likely Ambala City or Cantt] police station.
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Suspicious Activity: The three occupants of the car attempted to leave the vehicle and walk away quickly, which raised the suspicion of the duty officer.
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The Discovery: Upon a quick inspection of the vehicle, police found four commercial-grade gas cylinders in the trunk and back seat. Notably, the cylinders were not secured, and there were no papers to justify their transportation in a private vehicle.
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The Arrest: The three men were intercepted before they could leave the vicinity and were taken into custody immediately.
Ongoing Investigation Ambala Police, along with teams from the State Intelligence and Bomb Disposal Squad, are currently examining the vehicle and the background of the arrested individuals.
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Security Lockdown: The area around the police station was temporarily cordoned off, and a thorough “anti-sabotage” check was conducted. No detonators or explosive materials have been found so far, but the presence of high-pressure cylinders in a high-security zone is being treated as a serious threat.
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The Suspects: Preliminary interrogation has revealed that the suspects are residents of [Omitted – likely a neighboring district or state]. They have provided conflicting statements regarding why they parked the car specifically at the police station.
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Terror Angle: Authorities are not ruling out a “dry run” or a potential sabotage attempt. Intelligence agencies are checking the call records and digital footprints of the trio to see if they have links to any extremist modules.
Police Statement The Superintendent of Police (SP), Ambala, stated: “While it is too early to confirm a terror plot, the intent behind parking such a vehicle at a police station is clearly malicious. We are investigating whether this was an attempt to cause a blast or a diversion for another crime.”
The three accused have been booked under the Explosive Substances Act and relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for endangering public safety and criminal conspiracy.
