A man died in an explosion near Naushera village in Amritsar, close to the Pakistan border. Police suspect the blast was caused by mishandling an explosive device. The deceased is believed to be a member of Babbar Khalsa, a banned terror group with suspected ties to Pakistan’s ISI, who came to retrieve an explosive consignment.
Rumors swirl within the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) regarding the potential appointment of Balwant Singh Rajoana, convicted in the Beant Singh assassination, as Jathedar of Akal Takht. Simultaneously, organizers of Sarbat Khalsa advocate for Jagtar Singh Hawara, also linked to the assassination, to be recognized as Jathedar.