Several hurt in explosion near Amritsar’s Golden Temple

The explosion that occurred near the Golden Temple in Amritsar on Saturday night reportedly injured several people. Panic ensued among the locals when they heard a loud explosion in the Heritage Street area. Reports indicate that a nearby restaurant was also damaged in the blast. The police immediately rushed to the spot upon receiving the […]

by TDG Network - May 7, 2023, 2:28 pm

The explosion that occurred near the Golden Temple in Amritsar on Saturday night reportedly injured several people. Panic ensued among the locals when they heard a loud explosion in the Heritage Street area. Reports indicate that a nearby restaurant was also damaged in the blast. The police immediately rushed to the spot upon receiving the information and launched an investigation.

The cause of the explosion is yet to be determined. Some reports suggest that the blast may have occurred due to a nearby gas pipeline, while others suggest that it could have been an accident. Initially, there were concerns that the explosion might have been a terrorist attack, but the police have ruled out that possibility.