India

Another Blast Incident In Just 38 Hours At Heritage Street In Amritsar

In just 38 hours another blast incident has been reported on the same spot where one has been injured in Punjab’s Amritsar at Heritage Street near the Golden Temple.

Another blast incident in Amritsar

According to the media reports, the blast incident happened at around 6.30 am. The police, including the police commissioner, and forensic teams have reached the spot and are collecting the samples for examination. No one has been injured and no damage has been reported.

Police have yet to issue an official statement on the blast incident. The sound of the blast was heard by nearby locals and they also saw smoke in the area after the explosion.

How did it happen?

Taking notes from the incident, it is said that the blast happened as an unidentified person hung the explosive substance, a bomb, with a thread from the Heritage Street parking lot.

Earlier, on Saturday night, one sustained an injury and panic gripped the Heritage Street residents near the Golden Temple. Also, in this incident, the blast was heard within a one-km radius of the Golden Temple and the glass facades of some buildings were damaged in an explosion.

Also Read: Kerala Boat Capsize Incident: Death Toll Soars To 22, Rescue Operation On

Official statements on Saturday’s blast

Speaking to the news agency PTI, the explosion, the cause of which is yet to be known, was reported near an eating joint late on Saturday.

Karandeep Singh, a devotee who was present at the spot, said a few girls travelling in an auto-rickshaw were hit by shards of glass and sustained minor injuries after the explosion. The girls had come from Haryana’s Panchkula to pay obeisance at the Golden Temple, he said.

Taking to Twitter, Amritsar Police wrote, “A news related to blasts in Amritsar is going viral on social media, the situation is under control. The investigation is on to establish the facts of the incident and there is no need to panic. Urge citizens to maintain peace and harmony, advise all to fact-check before sharing.”

After the blast, DCP Law and Order of Amritsar, Parminder Singh hinted that there was a blast in a chimney and nothing was found from the site.

“But, some pieces were recovered by police from the spot after which a forensic team was called from Mohali to determine the cause of the explosion,” he said.

Alina Khan

Recent Posts

PM Modi’s Gifts: A Glimpse Of India’s Cultural Heritage In Global Diplomacy

These gifts to world leaders reflect the diverse traditions, arts, and crafts of India, emphasizing…

1 hour ago

Dr Rajeshwar Singh Calls For Bold Goals To Make India A Global Power By 2047

Dr Singh stressed the importance of reaching a GDP of $15 trillion by 2047 to…

1 hour ago

Gautam Adani Faces Indictment In US: Legal Expert Vijay Aggarwal Dismisses Immediate Repercussions

Criminal lawyer Vijay Aggarwal weighed in on the charges against Adani. He believes the indictment…

2 hours ago

Adani Group Stocks Recover As Sensex nd Nifty Post Gains

After a major sell-off earlier in the week, Adani Group stocks, led by Ambuja Cements…

3 hours ago

Sensex Soars 1,961 Points, Nifty Gains 557 In Broad-Based Market Rally

A sharp rally in financial stocks and encouraging US labor market data fueled the uptrend.…

3 hours ago

PM Modi Engages In 31 Bilateral Meetings During Three-Nation Tour

PM Narendra Modi held 31 bilateral meetings and discussions during his visit to Nigeria, Brazil,…

4 hours ago