Five Injured in Golden Temple Attack as Police Arrest Key Suspects

A man wielding an iron rod attacked devotees and staff at Amritsar's Golden Temple, prompting swift arrests and an ongoing investigation into potential conspiracy.

The attack occurred on Friday, March 14, at the Golden Temple's Guru Ram Das Niwas as devotees gathered for the New Nanakshahi Year celebrations.
The assailant, identified as Zulfan from Haryana, injured five people, including two temple attendants and three devotees, one of whom remains in critical condition.
Police arrested Zulfan, his aide, and three others accused of supplying weapons, with investigators probing the motive and a possible larger conspiracy.
The Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee (SGPC) condemned the attack, calling for strict action and emphasizing the importance of temple security measures.
The injured are receiving treatment at SGPC-run Sri Guru Ram Das Hospital, with one victim in intensive care and others reported to be stable.