Amritsar blast: Three killed, several injured in blast during religious gathering
Amritsar, Nov 18 (IBNS): At least three people died and several others were injured in a blast that took place at Nirankari Bhawan during a religious ceremony in Amritsar's Adhiwala village on Sunday, media report said.
Senior police officer Surinder Pal Singh Parmar told media that 10 injured have been taken to the hospital.
The incident happened during a religious ceremony of Nirankari sect at the Nirankari Bhawan, which is a prayer hall.
According to reports, two motorcycle-borne men threw some explosive near the Nirankari Bhawan.
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh has announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh for the kin of the deceased.
The injured will also be given free treatment.
The CM also asked the home secretary to rush to the spot and supervise investigations.
Punjab was on alert following an input claiming that “ a group of six to seven JeM terrorist" are reportedly in Punjab's Ferozepur area.
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