Grenade attack at Srinagar’d busy Sunday market

A grenade blast near Srinagar’s Tourist Reception Centre injured a dozen civilians, sparking chaos as shoppers fled the busy Sunday market.

Emaad Makhdoomi

| Updated: 03 November, 2024 4:51 pm IST

The grenade attack comes just one day after security forces neutralised a top commander of Lashkar-e-Taiba Usman (LeT) in the Khanyar area of Srinagar.

SRINAGAR: A grenade blast injured a dozen civilians at a crowded Sunday market near Srinagar’s Tourist Reception Centre (TRC). The explosive, hurled by terrorists, detonated in the busy area, triggering chaos as shoppers fled for safety.

A senior police official told The New Indian that eleven people sustained shrapnel injuries and were quickly transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. The incident occurred in a high-security zone, intensifying concerns.

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J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah condemned the attack, describing it as “profoundly troubling.” “In recent days, the valley has seen an unsettling rise in attacks and encounters. Today’s assault on innocent shoppers at the Sunday market is especially distressing. There is absolutely no justification for targeting civilians,” Abdullah stated. He urged security forces to take swift action to curb the surge in violence so residents can live without fear.

The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir VK Birdi visited the injured civilians at SMHS Hospital in Srinagar. The IGP wished the victims a speedy recovery and assured that action would be taken against the perpetrators of this crime.