Navjot Singh Sidhu | File image | Photo Credit: BCCL

Amritsar: Congress leader and Punjab minister Navjot Singh Sidhu had a close shave on Wednesday when a group of people, of which he was a part, was attacked by a stray bull. The incident took place outside the Durgiana temple here. Sidhu was reviewing the beautification project when the bull came charging.

PTI reported that Sidhu was conversing with some media personnel when the group was attacked by the bull. The minister escaped the attack luckily, while two media persons suffered minor injuries.

Meanwhile, Sidhu said the government would develop a heritage street near the Durgiana temple as part of the plans to revamp the religious place. Sidhu, who is the local bodies minister, said the government has already sanctioned and released Rs 5 crore for the heritage street.

"We aim to complete this ongoing beautification project by June," he said. "Pilgrims from all over visit this temple in large numbers and it is our duty to ensure that they don't face any problem. We will also ensure that nobody is uprooted during the heritage street project," he added.

According to the minister, the temple plays host to the world famous Langoor Mela and the area would provide great facilities to the pilgrims once the beautification project is over.