India, Nov. 14 -- Punjab Police on Thursday unearthed a grenade attack module backed by Pakistan's spy agency ISI and arrested 10 people. Officials said the accused were in touch with Pakistan-based handlers to carry out a grenade attack aimed at creating unrest in Punjab.

Director general of police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said preliminary investigations revealed that the accused had been communicating with their handlers in Pakistan through three intermediaries based in Malaysia. These handlers allegedly coordinated the pickup and delivery of a hand grenade and tasked the group with executing an attack in a crowded area.

Addressing a press conference, Ludhiana commissioner of police Swapan Sharma said Red Corner Notices (RCNs) were being is...