Amritsar grenade attack: CM gives Rs 5 lakh ex gratia to kin of dead

November 18, 2018 15:14

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Sunday reviewed the law and order situation in the state in the wake of the grenade attack on a religious congregation inside the Nirankari Bhavan at Adliwal village near Amritsar's Rajasansi which left three persons dead.

While reviewing the law and order situation, Singh directed the Home Secretary, director general of police, director general (Law and Order) and DG Intelligence to rush to Rajasansi in Amritsar to supervise investigations, an official spokesman said in Chandigarh.

On the directions of the chief minister, security has been strengthened at all Nirankari Bhawans in the state, the spokesman said.

He said Singh announced Rs 5 lakh as compensation for the kin of the dead and free treatment for the injured.

In a series of tweets, Singh said:

'Strongly condemn the bomb blast at Nirankari Bhawan in Amritsar. Have asked Home Secy and @PunjabPoliceInd DGP, DGP Intelligence and DGP Law & Order to rush to the spot to investigate.

'My heart goes out to victims of the Amritsar bomb blast & their families. My govt will give Rs 5 lakh to kin of each of the dead and free treatement to injured. Have asked district administration to extend all help.

'I appeal to the people of Punjab to maintain peace in wake of Amritsar bomb blast. I urge them not to panic and to remain calm. We will not let the forces of terror destroy our hard earned peace. -- with PTI inputs

IMAGE: Visuals from the hospital where the injured have been taken. Photograph: ANI

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