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Punjab DGP alleges ISI behind Amritsar Jalandhar blasts prompting deeper investigation

Punjab DGP alleges ISI behind Amritsar Jalandhar blasts prompting deeper investigation

Punjab police are investigating low-intensity blasts reported from Amritsar and Jalandhar. Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav has suspected Pakistan’s ISI role, saying the incidents may be aimed at disrupting peace. Forensic teams and the National Investigation Agency are collecting evidence, while security agencies coordinate with the army to determine the blasts’ origin and nature as concerns over state stability rise.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 6 May 2026
Punjab CM Mann says twin blasts were minor and blames BJP for election fear tactics

Punjab CM Mann says twin blasts were minor and blames BJP for election fear tactics

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann dismissed twin blasts in Amritsar and Jalandhar as minor while accusing the BJP of staging them to create fear ahead of assembly elections. He said the party’s alleged goal is to intimidate voters and provoke violence, but pointed to Punjab’s anti-sacrilege law as a deterrent to attempts at inter-community conflict.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 6 May 2026

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Amritsar blast triggers security lockdown as roads close and bomb squad probes Khasa Camp area

Amritsar blast triggers security lockdown as roads close and bomb squad probes Khasa Camp area

Amritsar police tightened security in the Khasa area after a blast near the cantonment. Movement restrictions and road closures were imposed to support surveillance, while security agencies and the Bomb Disposal Squad investigated the incident. No casualties have been reported so far. Punjab Congress has demanded accountability, and authorities are working to determine what caused the blast.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 6 May 2026
Punjab on High Alert After Twin Blasts CCTV Shows Jalandhar Explosion and Fresh Amritsar Attack

Punjab on High Alert After Twin Blasts CCTV Shows Jalandhar Explosion and Fresh Amritsar Attack

Punjab is on high alert after two blasts struck Jalandhar and Amritsar within days, triggering new security measures and a multi-agency probe. CCTV footage of the Jalandhar blast near BSF Chowk has surfaced, showing the explosive moment. Investigators say the attack may be linked to Pakistan-based handlers and Babbar Khalsa International, raising concerns across the region.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 6 May 2026
Explosion Outside BSF Camp in Amritsar Triggers Bomb Disposal Probe

Explosion Outside BSF Camp in Amritsar Triggers Bomb Disposal Probe

An explosion reportedly occurred outside a BSF camp in Amritsar, Punjab, late last night. Police said they received a complaint after hearing a blast near Khassa cantonment, prompting immediate response from bomb disposal and FSL teams. Security personnel are investigating how many blasts occurred and what caused them, while evidence has been gathered for testing.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 6 May 2026
Punjab Police Recover Foreign Pistols Smuggled by Drones Arrest Four Youths

Punjab Police Recover Foreign Pistols Smuggled by Drones Arrest Four Youths

Amritsar police say they recovered seven foreign-made pistols smuggled into India via drones and arrested four accused, including a repeat offender with alleged drug-smuggling links. Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar noted the weapons are highly lethal and sought by terrorist outfits and gangster syndicates. The accused are described as educated youngsters employed in private companies.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 3 May 2026

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