Breaking: Amritsar Police Commissionerate office gets bomb threat
Kulwinder Singh
Amritsar (Punjab), October 12, 2026: Security was tightened in Amritsar on Monday after the Police Commissioner’s office received an email threatening to blow up the premises.
Following the threat, police launched an extensive search operation at the Police Commissioner’s office, the Deputy Commissioner’s office, the court complex and surrounding areas.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations) Jugaraj Singh told the media that an email had been received at the Police Commissioner’s official email address on Monday morning. Police teams, along with the anti-sabotage squad, immediately conducted checks at the locations concerned.
He said no suspicious object or activity was found during the search and the situation remained peaceful.
The DCP said the police were treating the threat seriously and reviewing security arrangements on the directions of the Police Commissioner.
In view of the upcoming festive season, security across the city will be further strengthened, with surprise checks continuing at various locations, he added.