Amritsar, December 4, 2024 (Yes Punjab News)
Barely 12 hours after an attack on Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) Chief Sukhbir Singh Badal near the Golden Temple, another alarming incident occurred in Amritsar district. A blast was reported outside the Majitha Police Station in the Amritsar Rural Police District at around 10:00 PM on Wednesday night.
Details of the Incident
This is the second blast reported in Amritsar within a week, following an earlier explosion at the abandoned Gurbaksh Nagar Police Chowki in Ajnala. The recent blast has raised significant concerns over security in the region, prompting an immediate response from law enforcement agencies.
Amritsar Rural Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Charanjit Singh, along with other senior officials, rushed to the scene to assess the situation firsthand. Investigations are underway to determine the cause and potential links between the two incidents.
Security Concerns Escalate in Amritsar
The back-to-back blasts and the attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal have heightened tensions in the district. Authorities are working to ensure public safety and strengthen security measures around sensitive locations.
Police Response and Investigation
The Punjab Police are treating the Majitha Police Station blast as a serious incident, and forensic teams have been deployed to gather evidence. The proximity of this event to previous incidents has raised suspicions of a possible coordinated effort to destabilize the region.
Official Version Still Awaited
There is no official version available as of now. This story will be updated with fresh inputs. No Media Persons were allowed in the vicinity of the Police Station and the gates of the police station were closed after the blast.
FAQs
1. When did the Majitha Police Station blast occur?
The blast occurred at around 10:00 PM on Wednesday, just hours after an attack on SAD Chief Sukhbir Singh Badal.
2. Was anyone injured in the Majitha Police Station blast?
As of now, there are no reports of injuries or casualties from the blast.
3. Is the Majitha blast related to the Ajnala Police Chowki explosion?
Authorities are investigating potential connections between the two incidents as they occurred within a short span of time in the same district.
4. What actions are being taken by the Punjab Police?
Amritsar Rural SSP Charanjit Singh and senior officers are on-site conducting an investigation. Forensic teams are collecting evidence to determine the cause and perpetrators.
5. How has this impacted security in Amritsar?
The recent events have heightened security concerns in Amritsar, leading to enhanced vigilance and stricter measures in sensitive areas.
6. What is the public reaction to these incidents?
The back-to-back blasts have sparked concern among residents, with many calling for swift action to restore safety and prevent future incidents.
