Amritsar, March 15, 2025 – At least five people sustained injuries following a violent altercation within the Golden Temple premises in Amritsar on Friday. According to medical officials, one victim is in critical condition and has been admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) at Guru Ramdas Hospital.
The incident reportedly took place at Shri Guru Ramdas Sarai, a lodging facility for pilgrims, where an assailant identified as Zulfan allegedly attacked individuals using iron pipes. The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) subsequently handed him over to the police.
"SGPC has turned over an individual named Zulfan to law enforcement. A clash occurred within the Golden Temple premises, resulting in injuries on both sides, including SGPC workers. Legal action will be taken accordingly," stated Kotwali Station House Officer (SHO) Sarmel Singh.
#WATCH | Amritsar, Punjab: Five were injured as a person attacked people with an iron rod in Shri Guru Ramdas Sarai in the Golden Temple premises.
— ANI (@ANI) March 14, 2025
ACP Jaspal Singh says, "A person named Zulfan resident of Yamuna Nagar, Haryana climbed on the second floor of Guru Ram Das Sarai… pic.twitter.com/AOEZ9hCXGk
The injured individuals were transported to Guru Ramdas Hospital, which is managed by the SGPC. Dr. Jasmeet Singh, speaking to ANI, confirmed the status of the victims: "Based on statements provided by the patients, an unknown assailant attacked them with a rod. Five individuals were brought in, one of whom is in serious condition and has received stitches. Once stable, a CT scan will be conducted. The other four remain in stable condition." #WATCH | Amritsar, Punjab: Four injured as a person attacked people with iron pipes in Shri Guru Ramdas Saran in the Golden Temple premises.
Dr Jasmeet Singh says, " As per the statements given to us by the patients, an unknown assailant assaulted the victims with a rod. 5… pic.twitter.com/p8N8QpQOr1
Previous Incident: Sukhbir Badal's Assassination Attempt
This clash comes months after a high-profile attack at the Golden Temple in December 2024. Former Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal survived an assassination attempt while performing sewa (service) as an act of penance for alleged missteps during the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) rule from 2007 to 2017.
The assailant, Narain Singh Chaura, had previously been named as the mastermind behind the 2004 Burail jailbreak in Chandigarh and was wanted in multiple terror-related cases. He was overpowered and arrested after narrowly missing his target when a volunteer intervened as he fired.
Authorities continue to investigate the latest incident at the Golden Temple to determine the motives and circumstances surrounding the attack.
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