According to the police, the blast took place almost at the same place as the earlier blast, which was reported to have taken place in the chimney of a restaurant on Heritage Street. Police have not yet confirmed the type of explosion.
Senior police officers, bomb disposal squad and forensic teams reached the spot. However, the police are shying away from giving any information about both the blasts.
Local residents of the area say that there was a loud explosion at around 6.30 am on Monday morning.
Sources told that intensive searches are being conducted in the green belt, sewerage line etc. in the apprehension of hiding any suspicious object. The police have also closed one side of the road for uninterrupted search operation.
Six people were injured in the Saturday midnight blast on Heritage Street near the Golden Temple, triggering panic in the area. However, the police said that it was not a terrorist attack but an accident.
Injuries were caused by the impact of the explosion, which caused window panes of nearby buildings to be blown out. Amritsar Police Commissioner Naunihal Singh tweeted, “Facts of the incidents are being verified and there is no need to panic. Urge citizens to maintain peace and harmony, all to check facts before sharing.” Give advice.”