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4th suspect arrested in Bathinda petrol bomb attack, police say motive was fear
Police have arrested the fourth suspect in a Bathinda petrol bomb attack, stating the motive was to create fear and that the clinic was not the target, while denying any extortion threats.
Police in Bathinda have taken the fourth suspect into custody in connection with a petrol bomb attack that targeted a clinic belonging to a homoeopath couple. Superintendent of Police Narinder Singh said the motive behind the explosion was to create fear, not to demand money or threaten the owners. Singh added that the clinic was not the specific target of the blast, indicating the attack was not aimed directly at the business. Both the police and the couple have denied that any extortion threats were made before the incident. The fourth suspect has been taken into custody, expanding the ongoing investigation. The incident has drawn local attention, highlighting concerns over public safety in the area. Police have reiterated that no extortion motive was identified, and the couple involved have stated they had no prior threats. The case underscores the continued challenge of maintaining safety in urban areas, where such attacks can cause alarm even when the intended target differs from the actual site.
Source: Hindustan Times
