6 killed, 5 injured in terror attacks

NEW DELHI. — At least six people were killed, while five others were injured in terror attacks in the northern Indian state of Punjab’s Gurdaspur district near the international border with Pakistan yesterday, a senior police official said. “The terror attacks began around 5:30 am (local time). Some four terrorists in army uniforms first hijacked a car, then opened fire on a passenger bus before storming into a police station in Dinanagar where they were holed up for several hours before being gunned down,” he said on condition of anonymity.

Five live bombs have also been found on train tracks nearby, he said.

Those dead included Punjab’s superintendent of police (detective) Baljit Singh, who was killed during gun-battle with the terrorists, two cops and three civilians, some of whom were on the bus.

Those hurt have been admitted to a government hospital, the official said.

Meanwhile, Indian Home Minister Rajnath Singh has issued a stern warning to Pakistan.

“I can’t understand why time and again cross-border terror incidents are taking place when we want good relations with our neighbour,” he told the media.

The home minister added: “We want peace with Pakistan, but not at the cost of national honour. We will not be the first to strike, but if we are hit, we will give a befitting reply.”

Earlier in the day, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a high-level meeting with top ministers to discuss the attack as the country’s main opposition Congress party has alleged a major intelligence failure on part of the government.

Security experts say such terror assaults are common in the disputed territory of Kashmir, but attacks in neighbouring Punjab are extremely rare. — Xinhua.

You Might Also Like

Comments

Take our Survey

We value your opinion! Take a moment to complete our survey