Security forces were beefed up at the Golden Temple in Amritsar, Punjab on Monday, following a bomb threat, according to the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), which manages the famous shrine.
According to SGPC Chief Secretary Kulwant Singh Mannan, the email received by the Temple board warned about the presence of RDX explosives, and potential damage to the revered shrine, as per a Times of India report.
"Although it could be a hoax aimed at spreading fear, we are not taking any chances," he said, about the email that listed Monday as a possible time for the attack, without offering specifics.
Amritsar Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar confirmed receiving a complaint regarding an email threatening to bomb the Golden Temple, and declared that the police would ensure security arrangements at the shrine prevented any untoward incidents.
#WATCH | Punjab | Amritsar CP Gurpreet Singh Bhullar says, "We received a complaint from the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) authorities that they have received an email threatening a blast in the Golden Temple...We are taking the help of the state cybercrime and… pic.twitter.com/sRojcj1z3y
— ANI (@ANI) July 14, 2025
"We are taking the help of the state cybercrime and other agencies," the Police Commissioner said, adding that the police had registered an FIR and launched an investigation.
“We are hopeful that we will crack the case soon. We are taking this case very seriously. We are ensuring foolproof security. There is no need to get panicked,” he explained, as per an ANI report.
In that regard, bomb disposal squads (BDS), SGPC forces, and additional security forces have been deployed around the premises, with authorities reviewing CCTV footage and assuring the public that all necessary precautions were being taken to ensure safety and security.
The Amritsar police has also appealed to the public to report suspicious activity immediately, as further details of the investigation are awaited.
