Punjab police station siege puts Indian security forces on high alert

Indian home minister vows 'befitting reply' and Pakistan condemns incident near border that left at least 10 dead, including three gunmen

Security forces are on high alert in cities across India after gunmen attacked a police station, killing at least seven people in the north-western state of Punjab.

Authorities said four police officers and three civilians had been confirmed dead in the siege, and eight more injured. All three of the attackers died.