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.