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Golden Temple in Amritsar Targeted by Five Bomb Threat Emails

Preliminary digital forensics suggest the emails originated in South India

Overview

  • Fifth threat arrived on July 16, capping three days of warnings alleging RDX at the shrine.
  • Punjab Police and SGPC registered an FIR before deploying bomb disposal squads, anti-sabotage units and the Border Security Force.
  • State Cyber Crime Cell and central agencies are analysing IP addresses and email servers to trace the source of the messages.
  • Officials warn the emails may be hoaxes using fake public figure identities but maintain heightened vigilance.
  • SGPC leaders and local MPs have reassured over 100,000 daily devotees that security measures are robust and promised timely updates.