At least three people were killed and over 15 others were injured in a grenade attack at Rajasansi village near Amritsar on Sunday afternoon. The incident took place during a religious ceremony at the Nirankari Bhawan. IG (Border) Surinder Pal Singh Parmar confirmed the death toll to news agency ANI. The incident occurred around 12 noon when hundreds of people had gathered here to participate in the event. The injured have been admitted to nearby hospitals.

 

According to multiple television reports, unidentified bikers hurled explosives in the premises and escaped from the site. Meanwhile, police said that high alert has been declared in Punjab and search operations are underway to identify the trio.

-Shikha Sandhir