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Last month, a social media message on the alleged rape of a student at Lovely Professional University had triggered protests and campus violence. The SIT found no evidence to substantiate the allegation.

Advocate Simranjit Singh had earlier survived an attack, was provided security by Punjab government; police examining all angles, including his activism and legal work

Before this, the Delhi Police Special Cell detained a man on suspicion of planting the explosive device outside the BSF headquarters in Jalandhar that triggered the blast on May 5.

With the efforts of Rajya Sabha Member Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal, Akash Pushkarna returned to India and his family on May 10.

DGP Yadav termed both the blasts as of “low intensity”. On Amritsar incident, he said that while no group has claimed responsibility, but it appears to be the handiwork of Pakistan's ISI.

Security has since been tightened across Punjab, especially after a separate incident outside an Indian Army camp in Amritsar, where a grenade attack caused minor damage Tuesday night.

Explosion outside sensitive installation triggers security scare; police, central agencies launch probe

The meeting is expected to be attended by Mann, Punjab affairs in-charge Manish Sisodia and state party chief Aman Arora, while AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal is likely to join virtually.

The state government withdrew the police security cover on Saturday, officials said. The former cricketer is one of the seven MPs who switched to the BJP from the AAP alongside Raghav Chadha.