A blast occurred in a scooter parked outside the BSF Punjab Frontiers headquarters in Jalandhar at around 8pm on Tuesday, injuring the vehicle's owner. The incident took place near the security perimeter of the BSF facility, prompting immediate police response.
Incident Details
The injured individual, identified as Gurpreet Singh, works with a courier firm and was delivering parcels in the area. The nature of the explosion remains unclear, and authorities are investigating whether it was an accidental detonation or a deliberate attack. Police have taken Gurpreet Singh into custody for questioning.
Father's Account
Gurpreet's father, Kashmir Singh, a retired BSF personnel, stated: 'Gurpreet delivers parcels exclusively to BSF and Army establishments. He called me saying he had just left the scooter when a blast occurred. He felt someone had thrown a bomb. He was taken away by police, and I could not speak to him further.' The father expressed concern over the lack of communication with his son since the incident.
Police Investigation
Police Commissioner Dhanpreet Kaur confirmed that a thorough investigation is underway to determine the cause of the blast. Forensic teams have been deployed to collect evidence from the scene, and local CCTV footage is being reviewed. Security has been tightened in the vicinity as a precautionary measure.
The blast site is located in a high-security zone near the BSF headquarters, which houses key administrative offices. No group has claimed responsibility, and authorities have not ruled out any possibilities. Further updates are expected as the investigation progresses.
