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Punjab, explosion outside the Golden Temple in Amritsar

Type of event:
Terrorist/rebel/criminal assault, Explosive Ordnance

Victims

Wounded

Date

March 15, 2025

What happened

According to official sources, an explosion occurred outside the Golden Temple in Amritsar, Punjab. While no injuries were reported, the explosion caused material damage to the temple. Visual documentation disseminated by regional media entities depicted two unidentified individuals traversing the vicinity of the temple on a motorcycle, subsequently deploying explosive materials and effecting a hasty retreat. The incident was reported to the police by the temple priest. Investigations are ongoing to ascertain the perpetrators of this attack.

Where it happened

Main sources