Explosion reported near Golden Temple, second blast in under 30 hours

A low-intensity explosion was reported on a heritage street near Amritsar's Golden Temple on Monday morning close to the spot where a blast was reported on May 6, police said.

It was the second in the area in less than 30 hours. One person was injured in the explosion

According to PTI sources, no injuries or damages were reported in Monday's blast. The cause of the explosion is yet to be ascertained.


It appears that the explosive was kept in a container and a thread was hanging out of it and a passerby may have accidentally pulled the thread and the device fell, causing the blast, Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said.

The explosion occurred near the same spot on the heritage street leading to the Golden Temple where the one on Saturday took place, the police said.

The explosive was very crudely made and assembled. Though no shrapnel was used, there was a loud sound, he said.

The explosion was reported around 6:30 am. Police and forensic teams reached the spot soon after and started collecting samples for investigation, reported PTI, citing an eyewitness.

Locals called for a thorough probe into the two explosions.

Amritsar Police Commissioner Naunihal Singh said a case has been registered in connection with the two blasts.

Jasbir Singh Patti, a daily visitor to the Golden Temple for the last 20 years, said the explosions have created panic among the devotees and the police should thoroughly investigate these incidents.

One person was injured and glass facades of some buildings were damaged in Saturday's blast.

(With inputs from agencies)