Gurdaspur attack: PMO, MHA monitoring situation, says Rajnath Singh

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday assured that the situation in Punjab's Gurdaspur will be soon brought under control.

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New Delhi: Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday assured that the situation in Punjab's Gurdaspur will be soon brought under control.

The Home Minister also took to twitter to share that he has spoken to Punjab Chief Minister Prakash Singh Badal, Home Secretary LC Goyal and NSA Ajit K Doval regarding the suspected terror attack.

"Spoke to Punjab Chief Minister Shri Prakash Singh Badal who apprised me of the developing situation in Gurudaspur," tweeted Rajnath.

"Also spoke to Home Secretary and NSA regarding the situation in Gurudaspur. Security forces have been rushed to the spot," he said, adding, "The MHA is monitoring the situation in Gurudaspur and Punjab. I am confident that the situation will be soon brought in control."

Three civilians were killed and four others sustained injuries in a suspected terror attack on Dina Nagar police station in Punjab's Gurdaspur area today morning.

The gun battle between security forces and alleged terrorists ensued after the latter opened fire on the police station and a bus.

Five bombs have also been recovered from Dina Nagar- Pathankot railway track.

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