Germany Gurdwara explosion: India expresses concern, says in touch with authorities

After an unknown person allegedly set off a minor explosion at a Gurdwara in Germany injuring three people, India on Sunday expressed concern over the development and asserted that they were in touch with the local authorities on the ground situation.

"Distressed to hear of an explosion in a Gurudwara in Essen in Germany. Our Mission is following up w/ local authorities on ground situation," Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) official spokesperson Vikas Swarup tweeted.

A 60-year-old man was critically injured in the explosion which blew out several windows of the gurdwara, in the northwestern city of Essen.

A 47-year-old man and a 56-year-old man also sustained minor injuries.

The local police claim that a masked person was seen fleeing the area shortly after the explosion, however, they added that there was no evidence so far that the attack had any links to terrorism.

Three people were detained, but were released later as the investigation continued, police said.

Photos were shared on social media showing the damaged temple and broken glass amid the decorations as a wedding was hosted at the gurdwara earlier.