A blast occurred near the BSF Punjab Frontiers headquarters in Jalandhar on Tuesday evening, injuring the owner of a scooter parked outside. The incident took place around 8 pm, prompting a swift response from local authorities.
Details of the Incident
The explosion happened on a scooter parked just outside the BSF compound. The vehicle's owner, Gurpreet Singh, a courier firm employee, sustained injuries and is being questioned by police. The nature of the blast remains unclear at this stage.
Eyewitness Account
Gurpreet's father, Kashmir Singh, a retired BSF personnel, shared his son's account of the event. He said, "Gurpreet delivers parcels to BSF and Army only. He called me up, saying he had just left the scooter when a blast took place. He felt someone had thrown a bomb. He was taken away by police, and I could not speak to him."
Police Investigation
Police Commissioner Dhanpreet Kaur confirmed that authorities are investigating the nature of the blast. Forensic teams have been deployed to collect evidence from the scene. Security around the BSF headquarters has been tightened as a precautionary measure.
Further details are awaited as the investigation progresses. The injured individual is receiving medical treatment, and his condition is reported to be stable.
