An explosion was heard near the Golden Temple in Amritsar in the wee hours of Thursday. The blast took place at nearly 12.30 am, following which five people were arrested. No fatalities were reported.
By India Today News Desk: Five people were arrested after an explosion was heard near the Golden Temple in Amritsar in the wee hours of Thursday, sources said. This was the third explosion to rock the area in a week.
According to the details, the blast took place around 12.30 am.
The five arrested accused had allegedly planned the explosion, Punjab Police sources told ANI.
The motive behind the blast was to disturb peace in the area, they added.
Sources also said two men and a woman were staying at a nearby room at the time of the blast. All three were being questioned.
A video shared by ANI showed chaos and cops near the Golden Temple in Amritsar.
#WATCH | Amritsar: Visuals from outside the building of Shri Guru Ramdas Ji Niwas from where suspects were rounded up in the aftermath of a loud sound, that was heard near the Golden Temple, which, as per the police, could be another explosion.#Punjab pic.twitter.com/CXzms3FdYw
— ANI (@ANI) May 10, 2023
Sources said potassium chlorate was used in the cracker which caused Thursday’s blast.
Talking to reporters, the Punjab Police earlier said some pieces were found behind the building.
“A loud sound was heard around 12.15 – 12.30 am. There’s a possibility that it could be another explosion. It’s being verified and is yet to be confirmed. We have found some pieces behind the building. But since it is dark, we are trying to find out,” Commissioner of Police Naunihal Singh told reporters.
“The suspects are being rounded up and the probe is on,” he added.