Won't let the forces of terror destroy our hard earned peace: Punjab CM Amarinder Singh says after terror attack in Amritsar
Chandigarh, Nov 18 (IBNS): A grenade attack at Nirankari Bhawan during a religious ceremony in Amritsar's Adhiwala village on Sunday left at least three people killed, leaving the state Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh to condemn it.
He urged people to maintain peace.
The blast left 15 others injured.
Singh said he will not allow the 'forces of terror' to destroy the 'hard-earned peace' in the state.
Strongly condemn the bomb blast at Nirankari Bhawan in Amritsar. Have asked Home Secy and @PunjabPoliceInd DGP, DGP Intelligence and DGP Law & Order to rush to the spot to investigate.
— Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) November 18, 2018
I appeal to the people of Punjab to maintain peace in wake of Amritsar bomb blast. I urge them not to panic and to remain calm. We will not let the forces of terror destroy our hard earned peace.
— Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) November 18, 2018
He tweeted: "I appeal to the people of Punjab to maintain peace in wake of Amritsar bomb blast. I urge them not to panic and to remain calm. We will not let the forces of terror destroy our hard earned peace."
My heart goes out to victims of the Amritsar bomb blast & their families. My govt will give Rs 5 lakh to kin of each of the dead and free treatement to injured. Have asked district administration to extend all help.
— Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) November 18, 2018
Condoling the loss of lives in the blast: "My heart goes out to victims of the Amritsar bomb blast & their families. My govt will give Rs 5 lakh to kin of each of the dead and free treatement to injured. Have asked district administration to extend all help."
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.
Punjab was on alert following an input claiming that “ a group of six to seven JeM terrorist" are reportedly in Punjab's Ferozepur area.
Image: Captain Amarinder Singh Twitter page
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