Punjab: Five arrested for Amritsar blast, Police say ‘case solved’ 

Five people were arrested by the Punjab police on Thursday morning following an explosion near the Golden Temple late last night. Around 1 am, a low-intensity explosion was recorded near Heritage Street in Amritsar. It is the third explosion of its nature in five days. 

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 pic.twitter.com/FoY7cU4RRj

— ANI (@ANI) May 11, 2023

Case Solved: Punjab Police 

After the arrest of five people, the Director General of Punjab police said, “Amritsar low-intensity explosion cases solved.” The motive behind the explosion was to disturb the peace. Explosives used in firecrackers were applied to blast, said Punjab police. 

DCP Gaurav Yadav, said during a press conference on Thursday, “We have taken into custody five persons- Azadvir Singh, Amreek Singh, Sahib Singh, Harjeet Singh and Dharmendra Singh. Of them, three were involved in the sourcing of the explosives. One woman is also being questioned."

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

Explosion near Golden Temple

A loud sound was heard near the Golden Temple in Amritsar at around 1 am on Thursday. Police personnel and forensic teams were rushed to the spot. 

While talking to the reporters, Commissioner of Police Naunihal Singh 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."

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