One person was killed, two injured and 300 others including Bhai Gurdev Singh, the “acting jathedar” of the Akal Takht were rounded up in the action to clear the Temple complex of militants.

2 min read May 2, 2026 06:40 AM IST First published on: May 2, 2026 at 06:40 AM IST

The 14-hour Operation Search at the Golden Temple complex undertaken by the Punjab Police, the paramilitary forces and some commandos came to an end. One person was killed, two injured and 300 others including Bhai Gurdev Singh, the “acting jathedar” of the Akal Takht were rounded up in the action to clear the Temple complex of militants.

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