Amritsar Grenade Attack: A grenade attack took place at the Thakurdwara Temple in Khandwala, Amritsar, late Friday night. Two individuals on a motorcycle threw an explosive device at the temple, causing an explosion. Eyewitnesses reported seeing the suspects throwing a suspicious object towards the temple, with the entire incident captured on CCTV. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and police arrived swiftly to investigate the matter.
Amritsar Commissioner GPS Bhullar has suggested that Pakistan's intelligence agency, ISI, may be responsible for the attack. He explained that authorities were alerted about the incident at around 2 AM and immediately responded. Bhullar confirmed that a forensic team was deployed to the site, where they reviewed the CCTV footage and questioned nearby residents. He further stated that ISI is actively attempting to mislead local youth to fuel unrest in Punjab.
Bhullar expressed confidence in resolving the case swiftly, stating that authorities would uncover the truth in the coming days and take appropriate action. He also issued a strong warning to the youth, urging them not to jeopardize their futures.
He said, "I warn the youth not to waste their lives. We will soon nab the culprits."
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Police have recovered CCTV footage, and preliminary investigations reveal that the two youths on the motorcycle were holding a flag. They were seen lingering around the temple for a while before launching the grenade.
Punjab Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal confirmed that the police have taken control of the situation. He stated that a grenade was thrown at the Thakurdwara Temple after midnight, but fortunately, there were no injuries or casualties. Dhaliwal assured that the situation is under control, and two suspects have been identified. He further emphasised that the police are taking swift action and will apprehend the perpetrators within a day.
Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann also condemned the attack. He reassured the public that law and order in Punjab remains intact, despite attempts to destabilise the state. Mann emphasised that Punjab's police force is strong and capable of handling such threats, and he vowed that strict action would be taken against those responsible for these anti-social activities.