Nottingham, UK (KP) – An investigation is being carried out by the Police in relation to a blast that took place at Gurdwara Tegh Bahadar Sahib in Lenton. The blast took place around 5:20 PM and no injuries were reported by the police.
According to details that have been publicized after the event, the blast took place in a room next to the Gurdwara Sahib kitchen. According to police reports, the blast does not seem to have been planned. Further investigations will take place tomorrow and appropriate actions will be taken to ensure safety of the Gurdwara Sahib.
Following the blast Gurdwara Sahib premises have remained inaccessible for the Sangat. Local streets – Lenton Boulevard and Gregory Street have also been put under surveillance as a safety measure. Local residents had to be evacuated but later allowed to return after two hours.
