SGPC receives electronic mail threatening to ‘blow up’ Golden Temple

The SGPC on Monday (July 14, 2025) acquired an electronic mail threatening to “blow up” the Golden Temple, prompting authorities to beef up police deployment across the gurdwara, officers stated.

A bomb disposal squad was pressed into service, they stated.

Amritsar Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar, whereas confirming the e-mail menace, stated an FIR has been lodged on the criticism of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC).

The electronic mail acquired by the SGPC talked about that the Golden Temple might be “blown up” with explosive materials.

Mr. Bhullar stated the cybercrime wing of the Punjab Police and different investigative wings are probing to trace the sender of the e-mail.

More than one lakh devotees go to the Golden Temple each day, an SGPC official stated.

Meanwhile, Amritsar MP Gurjeet Singh Aujla sought rapid motion within the matter.

“An email has been received threatening to blow up Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) with RDX. This is not just a threat to a religious site – it’s an attack on peace, faith & humanity,” stated Aujla on X.

“I urge Hon’ble @BhagwantMann Ji & DGP Punjab @DGPPunjabPolice to take IMMEDIATE and STRONG action. This is a sacred place of worship visited by lakhs of devotees and tourists daily. Security MUST NOT be compromised. All departments must remain on HIGH ALERT. We cannot afford any lapse in intelligence or protection. We stand united to protect our heritage,” Aujla stated.