The explosions were attributed to Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), according to initial investigations. The first explosion ignited a scooter parked near the BSF headquarters, while a second blast was heard around 10:50 PM near the Khasa cantonment area in Amritsar.

Authorities have confirmed that no casualties or significant damage occurred as a result of these blasts. However, they underscore a potential threat to military installations in Punjab—a concern that has been heightened by past incidents linked to Pakistan’s ISI.

Key details of the incidents:

• The first explosion occurred at approximately 8 PM outside the BSF headquarters in Jalandhar.
• A second explosion was reported around 10:50 PM near the Army cantonment area on Khasa road.
• Police received information about the loud sound from Khasa road at approximately 11:15 PM.

Amritsar Rural Senior Superintendent of Police Sohail Qasim Mir noted that a tin sheet attached to the cantonment boundary wall was damaged—an indication of the blast’s impact. Yet, he stated that “the nature of the blast has not been ascertained yet.”

In response to these incidents, both police and Army personnel have been dispatched for investigation. Bomb disposal and forensic teams are also on-site, collecting evidence and examining the blast areas.

The National Investigation Agency is en route to assist local authorities with their inquiries. This development raises further questions about potential motives behind such attacks and whether they signal an escalation in regional tensions.

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