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Golden Temple in Amritsar receives bomb threat over email, security tightened
Amritsar Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar confirmed receiving a complaint about bomb threat and said the police will ensure security and crack the case.
The Golden Temple in Amritsar on Monday received a bomb threat, following which the Punjab Police launched an investigation.
The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), in its complaint earlier today, said that the committee received an email threatening a blast in the Golden Temple.
Amritsar Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar confirmed receiving a complaint regarding the bomb threat on Golden Temple and said that the police will crack the case and ensure security.
"We received a complaint from the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) authorities that they have received an email threatening a blast in the Golden Temple...We are taking the help of the state cybercrime and other agencies," the Police Commissioner told ANI.
“We are hopeful that we will crack the case soon. We are taking this case very seriously. We are ensuring foolproof security. There is no need to get panicked,” Commissioner Bhullar said, adding that the police have registered an FIR and launched an investigation.
Bomb disposal squads, SGPC force and additional security forces have been deployed around the temple premises in Amritsar.
The authorities have assured the public that all necessary precautions are being taken to ensure safety and security.
Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar said that the police have appealed to the public to remain calm and report any suspicious activity immediately.
Amritsar MP calls for immediate action
Amritsar MP Gurjeet Singh Aujla called for immediate action on the bomb threat to the Golden Temple, adding that the “security must not be compromised.”
He also urged Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann and the Punjab Police to take immediate and strong action.
“An email has been received threatening to blow up Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) with RDX. This is not just a threat to a religious site—it’s an attack on peace, faith & humanity. I urge Hon’ble @BhagwantMann Ji & DGP Punjab @DGPPunjabPolice to take IMMEDIATE and STRONG action,” Aujla said in a post on X.
He urged the authorities to remain on high alert, saying that there cannot be any lapse in the security.
“This is a sacred place of worship visited by lakhs of devotees and tourists daily. Security MUST NOT be compromised. All departments must remain on HIGH ALERT. We cannot afford any lapse in intelligence or protection. We stand united to protect our heritage,” he added.
