Five Injured in Iron Rod Attack at Golden Temple in Amritsar
The attacker, identified as Zulfan from Haryana, was apprehended after targeting devotees and staff near the community kitchen.
- Five people, including three devotees and two temple staff members, were injured in the attack, with one victim in critical condition in the ICU.
- The attack occurred at the Shri Guru Ramdas Sarai lodging facility within the Golden Temple complex during a New Nanakshahi Year gathering.
- The assailant, Zulfan, reportedly argued with temple staff after being questioned about his identity before returning with an iron rod to carry out the assault.
- The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) staff and devotees overpowered the attacker, who was subsequently handed over to the police.
- Authorities are investigating the motive behind the attack, and the incident has raised concerns about security within the temple premises.