Punjab: Two Arrested for Alleged Attack on CM Teerth Yatra Bus Carrying Devotees in Amritsar A bus carrying 45 devotees under the Punjab government's Chief Minister Teerth Yatra Scheme was allegedly attacked by two youths near Amritsar, prompting panic among passengers. The incident occurred on July 22, 2026, as the bus was en route to the Wagah Border. According to police reports, the accused blocked the bus by parking their vehicle in front of it, engaged in verbal abuse, and attempted to escalate the situation into a physical altercation. The attackers were reportedly armed with a baseball bat and a gandasa, a traditional sharp-edged weapon. The bus, part of a pilgrimage initiative organized by the state government, was carrying a majority of women and elderly passengers. During the commotion, a differently abled devotee was allegedly pushed to the ground, intensifying the fear and chaos. The police have arrested both suspects and are reviewing CCTV footage from the area to reconstruct the sequence of events. A case has been registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), and further legal action will depend on the evidence collected during the investigation. The incident has raised concerns about public safety during religious pilgrimages, particularly for vulnerable groups such as women and the elderly. Authorities have emphasized the need for stricter security measures to prevent such incidents in the future. The police have not disclosed the identities of the accused or their motives, but the case is being treated as a serious assault. The attack has also sparked discussions about the broader challenges of maintaining order during large-scale religious gatherings.#amritsar #bharatiya_nyaya_sanhita #pakistan_punjab #teerth_yatra_scheme #wagah_border
