Amritsar Blast: One person was injured in a blast on Monday morning on Heritage Street near Golden Temple in Punjab’s Amritsar. Police said that the blast took place at the same place where the explosion took place on May 6. That is, there were blasts at two places in the last two days. On the other hand, regarding the blast, Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said that it was not an IED blast as no detonator was found from the spot. The Punjab DGP said that the police is fully capable and law and order will remain intact.

) Bombs may have been kept in the box: Punjab’s DGP Gaurav Yadav said that no explosives were found from the spot. He said that it appears that the explosives were kept in a box. He told that it is too early to say whether the blast was someone’s mischief or there is a terrorist conspiracy behind it. A team of police and forensic department reached the spot soon after the blast and security was beefed up in the area, he said.

Flag march after the blast: Here, security forces conducted a flag march in Amritsar after the news of the blast near the Golden Temple. Amritsar’s ADCP Mehtab Singh flag march is being done to restore public confidence. At the same time, DGP Yadav said that one person was injured in the blast. He told that the explosive was made in a very indigenous way. Although no shrapnel was used, the sound of the explosion was loud.

#WATCH | Punjab: Security forces carry out flag march in Amritsar, following the reports of an explosion near Golden Temple in Amritsar

Mehtab Singh, ADCP, Amritsar says, “This is being done to restore public confidence.” pic.twitter.com/wtCNWGHgrv

— ANI (@ANI) May 8, 2023 In-depth investigation of the blast: The administration has said about the incident that two blasts in the area are being scientifically investigated. The team of Forensic Department is also present on the spot. Police said that we did not find any explosive device or explosive. At the same time, the administration says that the CCTV footage of the area is being scrutinized and eyewitnesses are also being questioned. Situation is normal: DGP said that I want to assure people that everything is normal and we will maintain peace and harmony. People should not pay attention to any rumours. The Punjab Police is vigilant about the security of the state. Amritsar Police Commissioner Naunihal Singh said that about A case has been registered in connection with the two blasts that took place within an hour. “We have increased security in the area and the place where the blast took place has been cordoned off,” he said. Thanks to Language Input

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Mon, May 8, 2023, 5: 36 PM IST