The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday evening interrogated Maninder Singh alias Bobby, an accused in the grenade attack on the residence of Jalandhar-based social media influencer Navdeep Singh alias Roger Sandhu, at the Central Modern Jail in Faridkot. The questioning lasted nearly two hours and focused on the conspiracy behind the attack, the network of associates, and the role of handlers operating from abroad.
Interrogation details
The NIA team, which arrived from Chandigarh, conducted the interrogation under tight security inside the jail premises. Sources said the agency gathered detailed information on the planning of the attack, the network utilised, and the roles played by other accused. Based on inputs obtained during the interrogation, the NIA is now preparing to advance its investigation further.
Background of the accused
Maninder Singh alias Bobby, a resident of village Alichak in Jalandhar, was arrested by Jalandhar Rural Police from Chandigarh airport in March 2025. He faces around eleven criminal cases, including charges of murder, attempt to murder, and violations of the Arms Act. He was shifted to Faridkot's Central Modern Jail about two months ago.
Case progress
Seven accused have been arrested in the case so far. The investigation was initially conducted by Punjab Police but was handed over to the NIA after the name of Pakistan-based alleged don Shahzad Bhatti surfaced during the probe. The agency is also probing the conspiracy angle and the handler network linked to Bhatti.
