AI Generated Summary
- The Golden Temple had previously received a similar email threat on Monday, raising concerns about a coordinated attempt to disrupt peace in the holy city.
- According to officials from the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), the threatening message claimed that RDX explosives had been concealed inside pipes within the temple complex, allegedly to trigger blasts inside the sacred premises.
- The Golden Temple continues to remain open for worshippers, but visitors are being advised to cooperate with security personnel as precautionary measures remain in force.
The Golden Temple, Sikhism’s holiest shrine, has come under heightened security after receiving a second bomb threat via email in just two days.
According to officials from the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), the threatening message claimed that RDX explosives had been concealed inside pipes within the temple complex, allegedly to trigger blasts inside the sacred premises. While authorities have refrained from revealing the exact wording of the email due to security concerns, emergency measures have been swiftly enforced.
Bomb disposal squads, accompanied by sniffer dogs, are conducting rigorous checks in and around the temple. Additional police personnel and commandos have been deployed, while surveillance teams are monitoring every individual entering or exiting the complex.
The Golden Temple had previously received a similar email threat on Monday, raising concerns about a coordinated attempt to disrupt peace in the holy city.
SGPC secretary Pratap Singh condemned the act, describing those responsible as “mischievous elements” with no regard for religious harmony. “These people are not followers of any faith. Their aim is to spread panic and create unrest, not only by targeting the Golden Temple but other religious sites as well,” he stated. Singh urged the government to act swiftly in identifying and arresting the culprits, stressing that such acts must be met with strict legal action.
Despite the threats, officials have assured devotees that all necessary security measures are in place and there is no immediate danger. Investigations are underway to trace the origin of the threatening emails.
The Golden Temple continues to remain open for worshippers, but visitors are being advised to cooperate with security personnel as precautionary measures remain in force.
