Punjab Police on Friday detained Shubham Dubey, an unemployed software engineer, for allegedly sending bomb threat emails targeting the Golden Temple in Amritsar. The arrest took place in Faridabad, and the investigation has reached an &ldquo;advanced stage,&rdquo; said Commissioner of Police Gurpreet Bhullar.
The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), which manages Sikh religious affairs including the Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple), reported receiving five threatening emails since July 14, warning of RDX explosions. Two FIRs have been registered in the case.
Following the threats, bomb disposal squads, SGPC task force teams, and additional security personnel have been deployed at the Golden Temple to ensure the safety of devotees and the premises.
Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann held a high-level meeting with top police officials, including DGP Gaurav Yadav, and assured strict action. In a post on X, Mann said, &ldquo;We will not allow any compromise on Punjab's security. Religious places are sacred to us all.&rdquo;
Speaker of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha, Kultar Singh Sandhwan, condemned the threats, calling them an attempt to disturb communal harmony. &ldquo;Terrorism has no religion. The culprits will face the harshest punishment,&rdquo; he stated.
Authorities have urged citizens not to panic and remain cautious of misinformation.
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Unemployed software engineer held for email threats to Golden Temple; probe underway

Golden Temple Bomb Threat: Engineer Detained

Unemployed software engineer held for email threats to Golden Temple; probe underway

July 18, 2025 | 20:11 IST