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.
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.
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.