Two separate low-intensity explosions occurred near military installations in Punjab on the evening of October 21, raising significant security concerns. One explosion took place outside the BSF Headquarters in Jalandhar, while another was reported near an Army establishment at Khasa in Amritsar.
Key details:
- The first explosion occurred around 8 pm when a scooter parked near the BSF headquarters caught fire.
- A second explosion was heard around 10:50 pm near the Khasa cantonment area.
- Both blasts involved Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), according to initial investigations.
- No casualties or major damage were reported from either explosion.
Police and Army personnel quickly arrived at both locations to assess the situation. Bomb disposal and forensic teams were dispatched to examine the sites and collect evidence. Amritsar Rural Senior Superintendent of Police Sohail Qasim Mir noted, “A tin sheet mounted on the boundary wall had been damaged and had fallen.” This suggests a potential impact from the blast.
Officials have not confirmed the exact nature of the blasts yet. The explosions are believed to be part of Pakistan’s nefarious designs perpetrated by its ISI, further complicating an already tense security landscape in the region.
As investigations continue, teams from the National Investigation Agency are en route to assist local authorities. The situation remains fluid as authorities work to determine any connections between these incidents and broader security threats in Punjab.
