Gurdaspur, 21 December 2024 — An explosion-like sound near the Wadala Bangar police chowki in Gurdaspur district was reported on Friday night, prompting an immediate police investigation. However, authorities found no evidence of an actual explosion.
This marks the third such event in the past week, following a blast at the Islamabad police station in Amritsar on December 17, which caused no injuries.
Earlier, a suspected blast was reported outside the Bakshiwal police chowki in Gurdaspur on December 20.
"We received information from locals and the control room about a loud noise. Upon arrival, we found shattered glass on a door and a brick nearby. We are continuing to investigate the situation," said Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Gurdaspur Dayama Harish Kumar Om Prakash.
Superintendent of Police (SP) Jugraj Singh and other senior officers, including SSP Kumar, were quick to respond to the site. "Senior officers arrived at the location quickly after receiving details from the deputy superintendent of police. The situation was immediately assessed, and we are examining all possibilities," added Kumar.
Social media posts, which remain unverified, have claimed that the Khalistan Zindabad Force, a separatist group, is behind the recent incidents. However, no official confirmation has been made by the police.