Prime Minister Narendra Modi is shortly set to meet top ministers and Union Home Secretary L.C. Goyal regarding the Gurdaspur terror attack.
Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju had earlier said that no hostage situation in the Gurdaspur attack has been reported so far.
"The attack is serious. I can't give any details as the operation is still going on. No hostage situation has been reported so far," he said.
Meanwhile, heavy exchange of gunfire has resumed between security forces and terrorists.
One militant has been killed while a Punjab Special Service Group (SSG) jawan has sustained injuries in the ongoing operations.
The death toll in the attack has risen to eight, including six civilians and two home guards. Four civilians have also sustained injuries.
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The gun battle between the security forces and alleged terrorists ensued after the latter opened fire on the police station and a bus.
