'Collapse of intelligence systems in Punjab': Oppn slams AAP govt over twin blasts

CHANDIGARH: (May 6) Opposition parties on Wednesday slammed the AAP government over the twin blasts in Jalandhar and Amritsar, alleging the incidents exposed the "complete collapse of law and order and intelligence systems in Punjab".

Two back-to-back explosions near security establishments rocked Punjab on Tuesday night, triggering panic. The first explosion occurred around 8 pm in Jalandhar outside the headquarters of the Border Security Force's Punjab Frontier, while the second blast happened at around 11 pm near the army camp in Amritsar's Khasa.

Speaking to the media here, Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia said the blasts near sensitive security establishments reflected the "failure" of the state government, Punjab Police and intelligence agencies.