“It is said that they have come from across the border…if that is true, it is a security lapse and intelligence failure,” Congress leader Anand Sharma said.
A group of terrorists opened fire on a public bus and later stormed a police station in Gurdaspur in Punjab, near the border with Pakistan.
The four terrorists, who were in army uniforms, are now holed up in an empty police station in Dinanagar in Punjab. Two policemen and three civilians have been killed.
The terrorists infiltrated the Jammu region late at night or early this morning, said sources.
They carjacked a Maruti 800, shot at a bus, and then stormed the police station where they are now hiding. Responding to opposition demands in Parliament, the government said Home Minister Rajnath Singh would make a statement after the operation in Punjab was over.
“After the encounter is over, the Home Ministry will make a statement. We want to take the House into confidence,” Parliamentary Affairs Minister Venkaiah Naidu said in the Lok Sabha.
“India needs to respond strongly to discourage such forces. The Prime Minister needs to take firm steps,” Mr Sharma said.
He said if the attackers crossed over from Pakistan, it raises questions about the country’s intentions and the agreement between PM Narendra Modi and Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif at Ufa in Russia.
“The government of India has been silent on what was the understanding and assurance given by Pakistan when the PM met him in Ufa. Incidents have taken place and they are silent on it,” said the Congress leader.
Venkaiah Naidu said: “The Congress and others should not indulge in politics…entire country should speak in one voice.”
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