A grenade attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Srinagar has left 12 civilians injured, with eight men and one woman among the victims. The blast occurred at the Sunday market near the Tourist Reception Centre, causing panic and sending shoppers scrambling for cover. The injured have been shifted to Shri Maharaja Hari Singh Hospital, where their condition is reported as stable.
The attack comes on the heels of a security forces operation that neutralized a top Pakistani terrorist affiliated with Lashkar-e-Toiba. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has condemned the incident, terming it “deeply disturbing” and urging the security apparatus to end the spurt of attacks.
[news_related_post]The incident highlights the ongoing security concerns in the region, with multiple encounters between security forces and terrorists reported in recent days. The Indian Army has confirmed exchanges of fire in various areas, including Anantnag and Khanyar. Investigations are underway to determine the group affiliation of the terrorists involved.
