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Twin explosions near military areas in Punjab stoke anxiety; AAP govt under fire from Opposition
Two low-intensity explosions were reported in the late evening of May 5, 2026 near military areas in Amritsar and Jalandhar, Punjab. Security was tightened across the state, and the blasts sparked political criticism of the AAP government from Opposition parties.
Why It Matters
The incidents heighten public anxiety and have political ramifications, with opposition parties blaming the government for deteriorating law and order in Punjab.
Timeline
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Opposition blames AAP government for deteriorating law and order
May 6, 2026
In the aftermath of the blasts, Opposition parties used the incidents to target the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government, accusing it of deteriorating law and order in Punjab.
Twin explosions near military areas in Amritsar and Jalandhar
May 5, 2026
Two low-intensity explosions were reported within a span of a few hours on the late evening of May 5, 2026, near military areas in Amritsar and in Jalandhar, Punjab. Security was beefed up across the state in response to the incidents.