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Explosion outside Amritsar temple raises security concerns

timesofindia.indiatimes.com — March 17, 2025 at 09:01 AM UTC

An explosion occurred outside the Thakur Dwar temple in Amritsar, damaging the building but causing no injuries. CCTV footage shows two individuals on a motorcycle throwing explosives before fleeing the scene. Amritsar Police were alerted around 2 a.m. by the temple priest. Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar confirmed that senior officials responded to the incident. Authorities suspect involvement from Pakistan's ISI, raising concerns among local residents. The attack has heightened tensions in the area.

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