A grenade attack on the Thakurdwara temple in Amritsar’s Khandwala locality has left people in a state of panic, with police actively probing a possible Pakistan link. The attack, which took place in the early morning hours of March 15, was recorded on CCTV, with two motorcycle-borne attackers throwing an explosive device before escaping from the spot.
VIDEO | Punjab: A blast was reported on Thakur Sher Shah Suri Road in Amritsar earlier this morning. More details awaited.
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According to police officials, the explosion took place around 12:35 am. While no casualties were reported, the blast created a sense of fear in the locality. The temple priest, who was inside at the time, escaped unhurt.
Amritsar Police Commissioner Gurpreet Bhullar stated that a possible Pakistan link is being probed, as the country has been known to engage in such disruptive activities. He assured that law enforcement agencies are working diligently to apprehend the culprits.
“The nature of the explosive is yet to be verified, but we are treating the matter with utmost seriousness,” Bhullar emphasized.
VIDEO | Here’s what Amritsar Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar said on blast outside a temple in the city.
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Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann condemned the Grenade attack and linked it to broader attempts to destabilize the state. He pointed out that similar incidents, including drug trafficking, are often orchestrated to disturb Punjab’s peace.
“Pakistan is regularly pushing drones and engaging in activities to create unrest. But Punjab Police is proactive and well-equipped to handle such threats,” Mann stated.
Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring expressed concern over the worsening security situation. Describing the attack as another heart-wrenching episode, he demanded the AAP-run state government act fast and decisively to instill public trust.
Governments have asked residents to keep calm while security agencies increase efforts to follow up the culprits. The investigation, conducted using CCTV footage and other evidence, is still in progress. Police institutions are not leaving any stone unturned in order to deliver justice and tighten security arrangements in the entire region.
