Terrorists shot dead three persons and indulged in widespread violence and arson in Punjab during the last 24 hours, as the Akalis observed a protest day against alleged killings by the CRPF.
Night curfew had been imposed in the area the previous night following large-scale violence sparked off by the alleged death of a person in police lock-up.
The Delhi Police promulgated prohibitory orders under Sec 144 in different parts of the city falling under nine police stations. It is learnt that some other Akali leaders had gone underground.
C M Stephen, Congress (I) general secretary and former Union minister died following a massive heart attack. Stephen, 65, suffered the stroke soon after addressing a public meeting in Kerala.