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- Published: May 11, 2023 09:07
Amritsar: Five conspirators were arrested for the low-intensity blast that occured near Sri Guru Ram Dass Niwas, in the vicinity of the Golden Temple in Amritsar in the wee hours of Thursday, the Punjab police said.
#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
Taking to Twitter, Punjab Director-General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said that the case has been solved with the arrest of five people who were involved in the incident.
“Amritsar low-intensity explosion cases solved. 5 persons arrested,” Punjab DGP tweeted.
Amritsar low intensity explosion cases solved
5 persons arrested
Press Conference will be held in #Amritsar @PunjabPoliceInd committed to maintaining peace and harmony in Punjab as per directions of CM @BhagwantMann
— DGP Punjab Police (@DGPPunjabPolice) May 11, 2023
He further said that a press conference will be held regarding the blast.
An explosion was heard near Sri Guru Ram Dass Niwas, in the vicinity of the Golden Temple in Amritsar o the wee hours of Thursday.
This was the third explosion to rock the vicinity in a week.
The blast took place at nearly 12.30 am on Thursday.
According to the Punjab police sources, the motive behind the blast was to disturb peace.
“Explosives used in firecrackers were applied in the blast,” the source told ANI.
However, no fatalities were reported in the incident.
While talking to the reporters, Commissioner of Police Naunihal Singh earlier said, “A loud sound was heard at 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.”
“The suspects are being rounded up and the probe is on,” he added.
Sri Guru Ram Dass Niwas is the oldest ‘sarai’ (lodge).
Police personnel and forensic team members rushed to the site of the incident and the probe is underway.