Tension gripped the city of Amritsar in Punjab after four loud blasts and continuous gunfire were reported near the Air Force cantonment area on Ajnala Road.
Eyewitness Accounts Create Panic
According to witnesses who spoke to Reuters, four explosions were heard in different parts of the city. The blasts were followed by what sounded like heavy firing, causing alarm among residents living close to the Air Force area.
Journalist Confirms Firing Sounds
Journalist Ravinder Singh Robin shared a video on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), reporting that heavy firing sounds were heard just moments ago. His post highlighted the seriousness of the situation around Ajnala Road, which lies about 30 km from the Pakistan border.
Just moments ago, heavy firing sounds heard near Air Force Cantonment around Ajnala Road in Amritsar. pic.twitter.com/awdNV22Eze
— Ravinder Singh Robin ਰਵਿੰਦਰ ਸਿੰਘ رویندرسنگھ روبن (@rsrobin1) May 9, 2025
Security Officials Yet to Confirm Details
At the moment, authorities have not released an official statement on the source or cause of the blasts and firing. There is also no information on any casualties or damage.
Close Proximity to Pakistan Raises Concerns
The incident’s location, being close to the India-Pakistan border, has sparked speculation. However, there is no confirmation whether it was a security exercise, an attack, or any cross-border incident.
