The police have deployed bomb disposal squads and anti-sabotage groups in and across the Golden Temple space. Senior police officers have been stationed to supervise safety preparations and guarantee public security.
Safety has been ramped up on the Golden Temple advanced following a bomb risk obtained through electronic mail by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC). The e-mail, which warned of explosives planted throughout the temple premises, has prompted rapid and coordinated motion from each SGPC officers and Punjab Police.
Risk electronic mail mentions RDX, prompts pressing motion
SGPC Chief Secretary Kulwant Singh Mannan confirmed that the threatening electronic mail talked about the presence of RDX and potential hurt to the sacred website. Although missing particular time particulars, the e-mail vaguely referred to Monday as a doable date for an assault.
The SGPC wasted no time in alerting authorities. The Amritsar Police Commissioner and the native Station Home Officer (SHO) visited the shrine quickly after the grievance was filed. SGPC President Harjinder Singh Dhami was additionally briefed, and a high-level evaluate assembly was convened to evaluate the safety scenario.
Elevated vigilance round temple advanced
Mannan famous that whereas the e-mail could possibly be a hoax meant to unfold worry, “we’re not taking any possibilities.” Safety patrols have been strengthened all through the temple, notably across the parikrama (circumambulatory path) and galliara (surrounding lanes).
CCTV surveillance has additionally been intensified, with current footage beneath detailed evaluate. Relating to long-term measures, Mannan said that set up of safety scanners at key checkpoints is underway and anticipated to progress within the coming days.
Police register FIR, cyber crime cell joins probe
Amritsar Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar confirmed the registration of an FIR and the launch of a full-scale investigation. “We’re working intently with the State Cyber Crime Cell and different intelligence companies to hint the supply of the e-mail,” he mentioned.
He added that bomb disposal squads, anti-sabotage groups, and senior officers have been deployed in and across the Golden Temple to make sure foolproof safety.
Public reassured: ‘No have to panic’
Commissioner Bhullar reassured residents that the scenario is beneath management. “There is no such thing as a have to panic. The e-mail seems to be despatched by somebody with malicious intent and mentions obscure references to incidents in South India together with the Golden Temple,” he said.
Police are treating the risk with utmost seriousness and have urged the general public to stay calm, alert, and cooperative as investigations proceed.