Punjab Police: Five people arrested in Amritsar blast

Five conspirators were detained in connection with the low-intensity explosion that happened early on Thursday morning at Sri Guru Ram Dass Niwas, close to the Golden Temple in Amritsar, according to the Punjab police.

Five people involved in the incident have been arrested, according to Punjab Director-General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav, who announced the resolution of the case via Twitter.  Now cases of low-intensity explosions in Amritsar has been solved with the help of twitter. 5 people were detained, the Punjab DGP tweeted.

He further added that a press conference will be held regarding the blast. An explosion was heard near Sri Guru Ram Dass Niwas, in the vicinity of the Golden Temple in Amritsar o the wee hours of Thursday.

This was the third explosion to rock the vicinity in a week. The blast took place at nearly 12.30 am on Thursday. According to the Punjab police sources, the motive behind the blast was to disturb peace.

“Explosives used in firecrackers were applied in the blast,” the source told. However, no fatalities were reported in the incident. While talking to the reporters, Commissioner of Police Naunihal Singh earlier said, “A loud sound was heard at around 12.15-12.30 am. There is 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 lodge. Police personnel and forensic team members rushed to the site of the incident and the further investigation is underway.