A man initially thought to be a scrap dealer was killed in a powerful blast on Majitha Road Bypass in Punjab’s Amritsar on Tuesday morning around 9:30 AM, triggering panic and prompting a swift police response.
According to officials, the explosion blew off the man’s arms and caused critical injuries. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, but succumbed to his injuries later in the day.
At first, authorities suspected the blast resulted from accidental mishandling of explosive material, possibly an old bomb the individual had discovered while sorting metal waste. However, further investigation led to a dramatic shift in narrative.
By evening, a Punjab government spokesperson confirmed to news agency ANI that the deceased is a “suspected terrorist”, and the incident is now being treated as a possible terror-linked activity.
Local residents, alarmed by the intensity of the explosion, rushed to the scene and informed police. Security forces cordoned off the area and began forensic analysis of the site.
Officials are now investigating whether the individual had links to any terror outfit, and whether the explosives were meant for use in a planned attack. The possibility of self-detonation during bomb assembly is also under consideration.
No official confirmation has been provided yet on the identity of the deceased or affiliation with any known terrorist group.
