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Punjab Police arrest duo for bomb threat to Golden Temple

India

Punjab Police have caught two people accused of emailing bomb threats to the Golden Temple in Amritsar.
The first threat came on July 14, 2023, leading to tighter security at this important site.
Another email sparked a full security sweep with dog squads.

Threats worry Sikh community; leaders demand quick action

Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann says strict security is in place and asks everyone to stay alert but not panic over rumors.
The threats have worried many in the Sikh community.
Opposition leader Partap Singh Bajwa stressed how unsettling these emails are and pushed for quick action from the police.
Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal called it a "very serious matter," urging both state and central authorities to investigate thoroughly and protect all religious sites.