Terror Plot Foiled in Amritsar: IED Found Behind Police Station, Defused by Bomb Squad

Terror Plot Foiled in Amritsar: IED Found Behind Police Station, Defused by Bomb Squad

Amritsar: February 21, 2026

Panic gripped Rayya police station area late Friday night after reports of a suspicious Improvised Explosive Device (IED) found directly behind the outpost. Amritsar Rural Police and security agencies swiftly sealed the zone, securing the area while a special team carefully recovered the device amid tight vigilance through the night.​

Device Neutralized Safely

Bomb disposal squad called Saturday morning successfully defused the IED following protocols, averting a major disaster. Timely action prevented potential large-scale incident; no group has claimed responsibility yet.​

Heightened Security Measures

Border district ramps up patrols and checks all movements. Police scour CCTV footage to identify suspects; central agencies alerted given incident gravity.

Investigation Ongoing: Press conference expected soon with updates. Admin appeals public: Report suspicious items/activities immediately; ignore rumors.​

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