At least 10 people killed in district near border with Pakistan after three attackers storm bus and police station.
Indian security forces have overcome an assault on a bus and a police station in Punjab, ending a 12-hour gun battle that left at least 10 people dead, including the attackers.
The Indian home ministry said on Monday police killed three unidentified attackers who had pulled up at the police complex in Dinanagar, in Gurdaspur district, and opened fire with automatic weapons.
Three policemen and three civilians were among the dead.
Narendra Modi, Indian prime minister, and his senior ministers have not made detailed statements on the attack.
Meanwhile, the Pakistani government has condemned the incident, amid accusations by Indian officials that the attackers crossed the border from Pakistan.
"Pakistan reiterates its condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations," the statement said.
"We extend heartfelt sympathies and condolences to the government and people of India."
The incident comes just weeks after Modi and his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif spoke for about an hour during a summit in Russia, raising hopes of an improvement in diplomatic relations.
Indian security forces have overcome an assault on a bus and a police station in Punjab, ending a 12-hour gun battle that left at least 10 people dead, including the attackers.
The Indian home ministry said on Monday police killed three unidentified attackers who had pulled up at the police complex in Dinanagar, in Gurdaspur district, and opened fire with automatic weapons.
Three policemen and three civilians were among the dead.
Narendra Modi, Indian prime minister, and his senior ministers have not made detailed statements on the attack.
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