Two people were detained following third potential blast in the vicinity of Golden Temple

Two people were detained for questioning by the Punjab police following an explosion near the Golden Temple in Amritsar, sources said. This is the third blast that has occurred over the past week.

The Punjab Police said that there is a possibility that the loud sound which was heard near Sri Guru Ram Dass Niwas, in the vicinity of the Golden Temple in Amritsar in the wee hours on Thursday, was the result of an explosion. The sound was heard around 12.15-12.30 am, the police added.

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."


"The suspects are being rounded up and the probe is on," he added.

Sri Guru Ram Dass Niwas is the oldest 'sarai' (lodge).

Police personnel and forensic team members rushed to the site of the incident and the probe is underway.

The first explosion was reported on May 6 and the second on May 8. The site of the low-intensity explosion that occurred today, is nearly two kilometres from the heritage street near the Golden Temple, a popular tourist spot in the city.