3 Killed in Punjab Terrorism

Terrorist incidents left three people dead today in northern Punjab despite patrols by thousands of paramilitary troops called out to prevent statewide traffic blockades threatened by Sikh separatist radicals.

A government spokesman said the protest blockade “fizzled out” after more than 300 Sikh students were arrested while trying to set up roadblocks before dawn. Another 250 youths were detained before the protest began.