The Punjab Police have arrested two individuals from Tamil Nadu in connection with multiple bomb threats to the Golden Temple in Amritsar. The threats were sent via email to the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), with claims of blowing up the revered shrine using RDX.
Key Details:
- Arrests: Two accused were apprehended in Tamil Nadu for sending threatening emails to the SGPC.
- Threats: The SGPC received five bomb threats since July 14, prompting heightened security measures at the Golden Temple.
- Investigation: The Punjab Police, along with state cybercrime experts and other agencies, launched an investigation into the threats.
- Security Measures: Security was beefed up in the temple premises, with bomb disposal squads, SGPC security teams, and additional police personnel deployed.
Government Response:
- Chief Minister's Assurance: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann assured that the state government will not compromise on security and urged people to be wary of rumors.
- Meeting with Police Officials: The Chief Minister held a meeting with senior police officers, including Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav, to discuss the threats and security measures.
Reaction from SGPC and Political Leaders:
- SGPC Concern: SGPC chief Harjinder Singh Dhami expressed concern over the threats and demanded a thorough investigation.
- Opposition Leader's Demand: Leader of the Opposition in the Punjab Assembly, Partap Singh Bajwa, demanded swift action against the culprits and criticized the absence of top officials on the ground.