Gurdaspur terror attack: Rajnath Singh instructs BSF to step up vigil across international border

The Home Minister said the central government is monitoring the situation in Gurdaspur and he was confident that the situation would be brought under control.

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“I have spoken to the Punjab Chief Minister, who apprised me of the developing situation in Gurudaspur. Security forces have rushed to the spot,” Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said in New Delhi. (FIle Photo)

In the wake of attack by suspected terrorists in Gurdaspur today, Home Minister Rajnath Singh spoke to Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal and assured him full central assistance to tackle the situation.

“I have spoken to the Punjab Chief Minister, who apprised me of the developing situation in Gurdaspur. Security forces have rushed to the spot,” Singh, who is on way to Madhya Pradesh, said here.

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The Home Minister said the central government is monitoring the situation and he was confident that the situation would be brought under control.

Singh also spoke to National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Union Home Secretary L C Goyal and reviewed the situation in Gurdaspur where 3 to 4 suspected terrorists wearing Army uniforms opened fire at a bus and attacked a police station early today leaving at least seven persons injured.

People outside the police station in Gurdaspur. (Express photo)

Goyal also spoke to Punjab DGP and assured him full central assistance to tackle the situation.

The Home Minister ordered BSF to immediately move forces to Gurdaspur to assist police. He also instructed BSF to enhance vigil along the entire international border with Pakistan.

NSG commandos are likely rush to Punjab.

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Sources said immediate priority of the security forces is to neutralise the suspected terrorists.

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