Amritsar: Another low-intensity blast was reported near the Golden Temple in Amritsar in the wee hours on Thursday. Punjab Police have arrested five people in connection with the Amritsar blast. A loud sound was heard near the Golden Temple in Amritsar at around 12:15-12:30 am. It is the third explosion in Amritsar within a week.
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. “Five conspirators who allegedly planned the Amritsar blast have been nabbed. The motive behind the blast was to disturb peace. Explosives used in firecrackers were applied in the blast. Police to hold a press conference shortly,” Punjab police sources told ANI.
