NIA nabs 3 in IED explosion at Nalagarh police station

The investigation was subsequently taken over by NIA, and the case was re-registered on May 8 under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Explosive Substances Act, and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested three accused in connection with the improvised explosive device (IED) explosion that occurred on January 1, 2026 at about 9.40am near the outer wall adjoining the room of the investigating officer, situated within the premises of Nalagarh police station.

The case was originally registered at Nalagarh. (HT FILE)

The case was originally registered at Nalagarh. The investigation was subsequently taken over by NIA, and the case was re-registered on May 8 under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Explosive Substances Act, and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.

During the course of investigation, the involvement of accused Mahavir Kumar alias Kaka, Ajay Mehra, and Manpreet Singh alias Mani in the commission of the offence has surfaced. The arrested accused are the first to be arrested by the NIA in this case.

The accused were produced before the special NIA court, Shimla. Accused Kaka and Mehra have been remanded to eight days of police custody, while Mani has been sent to judicial custody.

Further investigation is underway to identify and apprehend other persons involved in the conspiracy and to ascertain the larger network behind the attack.