Purported CCTV clip of incident, which occurred Saturday evening, shows masked individual leaving a bag in temple premises & fleeing, seconds before explosion. Probe underway, reports say.
Two arrests have been made in the case. Accountability would be fixed, and an independent or central agency probe could be ordered if required, the high court has said.
Amritsar Police said the incident may also be linked to arrest of 3 BKI operatives in Bihar. While this was the 15th such incident in Punjab, this is the 1st time a temple was targeted.
The accident was caused by a methane gas explosion in two blocks of mine run by Madanjoo company, state TV said. There were 69 workers in the blocks at the time of the explosion.
Police suspect Pakistan-based gangster-turned-militant Harvinder Singh Rinda's involvement. Family currently living in the Sector 10 house, narrowly escaped. Auto driver held.
Photos of suspect wearing cap, mask & carrying a bag being circulated on social media along with CCTV footage of the blast. Bengaluru Central Crime Branch forms 8 teams for probe.
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