A younger man was current on the spot when the blast occurred and was seen operating for his life.
An explosion occurred exterior the BSF headquarters in Jalandhar on Tuesday evening, with officers suspecting the usage of an improvised explosive system (IED). Luckily, nobody was injured within the blast. A video of the explosion has additionally surfaced. In the meantime, in Amritsar, an try was made to assault an Military camp with a grenade, however it hit a wall and exploded exterior the premises.
Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav visited Amritsar to overview the scenario. He confirmed that IED blasts had taken place in each Jalandhar and Amritsar. He stated the Jalandhar explosion could have been triggered utilizing a timer or distant system. In keeping with him, Pakistan-based intelligence companies could possibly be concerned, and the assaults could have been carried out across the anniversary of Operation Sindoor.
In the course of the Shukrana Yatra from Sri Anandpur Sahib, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann alleged that the blasts have been linked to the BJP’s election technique. He claimed the BJP needed to create concern amongst folks by minor blasts to realize votes, alleging that frightening blasts and riots in poll-bound states was “their model”. Amid the safety issues, AAP leaders in Jalandhar confirmed that the Chief Minister had postponed his scheduled go to to town, the place he was anticipated to attend a Shukrana programme.
A social media publish claiming duty for the Jalandhar blast has surfaced within the identify of the Khalistan Liberation Military (KLA), although the police haven’t formally confirmed its authenticity. The publish claimed that DIG Sandeep Goyal and his household have been being focused and threatened large-scale bloodshed.
In Amritsar, Border Vary DIG Sandeep Goyal had earlier led the encounter of Ranjit Singh, accused of killing policemen on the Adianki police publish in Gurdaspur. Khalistani teams had termed the March 2026 encounter “pretend”, following which threats warning of explosions in opposition to the DIG had reportedly been issued.
VIDEO of blast exterior BSF headquarters in Jalandhar
Blast close to BSF headquarters in Jalandhar
The blast passed off round 7:57 pm close to PAP Chowk in Jalandhar, simply hours earlier than Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was scheduled to go to town. In keeping with sources, a person approached the realm on foot from the unsuitable facet of the street and left a packet wrapped in polythene close to a parked scooter earlier than fleeing in the direction of the bus stand. Seconds later, the explosion occurred.
Investigating companies suspect that one other individual could have been ready close by to assist the suspect escape. Forensic groups recovered stays of the explosive system from the spot.
The scooter broken within the blast belonged to former BSF personnel Kashmir Singh. His son, Gurpreet Singh, who works as a courier supply employee, had parked the car exterior the headquarters earlier than coming into the premises to gather a parcel. Gurpreet was later taken into custody for questioning.
Police Commissioner Dhanpreet Kaur stated the explosion occurred after the scooter caught fireplace. She confirmed that two youths who arrived on the scooter had been detained and that forensic groups have been inspecting the scene.
Throughout questioning, Gurpreet Singh stated he had come to gather a parcel and was ready exterior after calling a soldier on the gate. He claimed {that a} man walked previous him shortly earlier than the explosion. Gurpreet stated he ran in the direction of the gate after listening to the blast and denied any involvement within the incident.
His father Kashmir Singh stated his son was harmless and had joined the courier job solely three months in the past. He added that his son might by no means be concerned in anti-national actions.
Police have sealed the crime scene in Jalandhar.
Grenade assault exterior Military camp in Amritsar
In Amritsar, a grenade assault was reported exterior the Military camp in Khasa round 11 pm. SSP Sohail Mir Qasim stated preliminary investigation steered that two masked males on a bike threw the explosive in the direction of the camp.
The grenade exploded close to the boundary wall, inflicting harm to tin sheds put in alongside the perimeter. A part of the wall between Gate No. 6 and Gate No. 7 was additionally broken. Safety personnel and police groups rushed to the spot quickly after the explosion and launched an investigation.
Officers stated the usage of IEDs in Punjab has elevated lately, particularly in instances linked to sleeper cells. Companies are investigating whether or not the Jalandhar blast was half of a bigger terror conspiracy concentrating on crowded areas.
The positioning of the explosion exterior Amritsar BSF Camp has been sealed with yellow tape.
