Suspect In Amritsar Temple Grenade Attack Killed In Police Encounter, Second Accused On The Run

Punjab Police tried to nab the two accused in the temple grenade attack case during an encounter in Rajasansi when both were trying to flee the area on a motorcycle.

According to police officials quoted by news agency ANI, the encounter ensued when SHO Chheharta tried to stop the motorcycle on which the accused, identified as Gursidak and Vishal, were riding. After encountering the police party, both the accused left their motorcycle and fired at the cops.

The police revealed that a bullet fired by the accused hit head constable Gurpreet Singh in his arm, injuring him. Another bullet grazed the turban of inspector Amolak Singh. One bullet also hit the vehicle that the police party was traveling in.