Two separate low-intensity explosions rocked Punjab last night, just hours apart, raising urgent questions about security in the region. The incidents occurred near military installations, specifically outside the BSF Headquarters in Jalandhar and an Army establishment at Khasa in Amritsar.
The first explosion happened around 8 pm, when a parked scooter near the BSF headquarters caught fire. Witnesses reported hearing a loud bang followed by flames engulfing the vehicle. Just a couple of hours later, at approximately 10.50 pm, another explosion was reported near the boundary wall of the Army cantonment area on Khasa road.
Initial investigations suggest that Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) were used in both explosions. Police and Army personnel swiftly arrived on the scene to assess the situation. Fortunately, no casualties or major damage were reported.
Key details from the investigation:
- A tin sheet mounted on the boundary wall was found damaged and had collapsed, indicating a significant blast force.
- Amritsar Rural SSP Sohail Qasim Mir stated, “We observed a tin sheet mounted on the boundary wall had been damaged and had fallen.”
- The exact nature of the blasts has not yet been confirmed, leaving officials to piece together their origins.
The National Investigation Agency teams are currently en route to assist local authorities with their inquiries into these alarming events. Security forces remain on high alert as they investigate potential links to larger threats against military targets.
This incident is part of ongoing concerns regarding potential nefarious activities linked to Pakistan’s ISI, which has previously aimed to destabilize peace in Punjab. As investigations continue, many locals are left wondering what this means for their safety and security moving forward.
