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Hindustan Times
14-07-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Golden Temple receives bomb threat over email, security tightened
The Golden Temple in Amritsar on Monday received a bomb threat, following which the Punjab Police launched an investigation. Sikh devotees gather to pay respect on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Guru Hargobind Singh at the Golden Temple in Amritsar on June 5, 2023. (Photo by Narinder NANU / AFP)(AFP) The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), in its complaint, 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 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.
Time of India
12-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Gurdwaras mark 429th Prakash Parv of sixth guru
1 2 Lucknow: The 429th Prakash Parv of Guru Hargobind Singh, the sixth guru of Sikhs , was celebrated with great fervour across various gurdwaras in the city on Thursday. The religious establishments were beautifully adorned with LED lights and flowers for the occasion. At Yahiyaganj gurdwara, priest Princepal Singh, who came from Amritsar, led the congregation in shabad kirtans. Among the devotees was Gaganpreet Singh (23), who sought blessings for his civil services exam and his mother's recovery from paralysis. Devotees were served traditional missi roti and chilled lassi. The celebration at Naka gurdwara saw priest Gurjinder Singh sharing insights into Guru Hargobind Singh's life, while priest Rajendra Singh performed kirtans. Devotee Parmish Pal Singh (45) prayed for his son's engineering entrance exam and daughter's wedding. Sukhi Kaur (55), visiting from Amritsar, participated in kirtans with her two daughters and joined the langar. The gurdwara distributed kada prasad (atta halwa), missi roti and lassi. At Sadar gurdwara, where Pritam Singh led the kirtans, LGPC acting president Harpal Singh Jaggi highlighted the historical significance of Guru Hargobind Singh's two swords — Miri representing temporal power and Piri symbolising spiritual authority. He also mentioned the guru's four battles against the Mughals. The celebrations concluded with langar service for all devotees. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
