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- The suspect, identified as Shubham Dubey, was taken into custody on Friday for his alleged involvement in sending a series of threatening emails to blow up the sacred shrine.
- In a major development in the ongoing investigation into bomb threats targeting the Golden Temple, Amritsar Police have detained a software engineer from Faridabad.
- Bhullar also confirmed the involvement of central investigative agencies, which are working alongside local law enforcement to trace the origin of the emails and uncover any wider conspiracy.
In a major development in the ongoing investigation into bomb threats targeting the Golden Temple, Amritsar Police have detained a software engineer from Faridabad. The suspect, identified as Shubham Dubey, was taken into custody on Friday for his alleged involvement in sending a series of threatening emails to blow up the sacred shrine.
Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar, addressing the media, described the arrest as a “partial success” in the probe. “Dubey has been detained for questioning, and his electronic devices, including a laptop and mobile phones, have been seized for forensic examination,” Bhullar said.
The threats, which began on July 14, were directed to the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), the organization responsible for managing Sikh religious shrines. Authorities confirmed that at least six such emails had been received, prompting heightened security measures in and around the temple premises.
Bhullar also confirmed the involvement of central investigative agencies, which are working alongside local law enforcement to trace the origin of the emails and uncover any wider conspiracy. Preliminary findings suggest that the suspect had connections with multiple software companies, although the motive behind the threats is yet to be determined.
The Golden Temple, one of Sikhism’s holiest shrines, attracts thousands of devotees daily, making security a top priority. Police patrols and surveillance have been significantly increased in the temple complex following the threats.
Further details about Dubey’s role are expected once forensic reports are analyzed. The investigation is ongoing.
