Five people were arrested after an explosion was heard near the Golden Temple in Amritsar in the wee hours of Thursday, sources said. This was the third explosion to rock the vicinity in a week.
According to the details, the blast took place at nearly 12.30 am.
The five arrested accused had allegedly planned the explosion, Punjab Police sources
The motive behind the blast was to disturb peace in the area, they added.
Sources also said two men and a woman were staying at a nearby room at the time of the blast. All three were being questioned.