Amritsar, May 24 -- During ongoing construction work inside the Gurdwara Shaheed Ganj Sahib, heavy iron plates that were being used for the ceiling structure suddenly crashed down onto the devotees (Sangat) seated below, officials said on Sunday.

In this accident, nine women sustained serious injuries; two of them have since passed away, while the condition of the others remains critical.

According to available information, a five-story building comprising a 'Langar' (community kitchen) hall and a parking facility is currently being constructed within the Gurdwara Sahib premises under the supervision of Sant Baba Kashmir Singh Ji Bhuri Wale.

On Sunday, a large number of devotees gathered at the Gurdwara Sahib to pay their respects. To ...