J&K: Twin mysterious blasts rock Jammu, 6 injured
At least six people were injured in back-to-back twin blasts that occurred in Jammu's Narwal area on January 21st in the morning. Injured persons have been rushed to a hospital for treatment.
Confirming the blasts, Jammu Zone ADGP Mukesh Singh stated that the twin blasts occurred in the Narwal area of Jammu.
#UPDATE | Twin blasts occurred in Narwal area of Jammu, 6 people injured: Mukesh Singh, ADGP Jammu Zone
— ANI (@ANI) January 21, 2023
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Police and security personnel rushed to the scene and cordoned off the area. Security has also been increased following the blasts, with vehicles being stopped and checked.
Watch here.
#WATCH | J&K: Six people injured in two blasts that occurred in Narwal area of Jammu. Visuals from the spot. Police personnel are present at the spot. pic.twitter.com/eTZ1exaICG
— ANI (@ANI) January 21, 2023
J&K | Two explosions occurred in Narwal area of Jammu; at least 6 people injured. Visuals from the second site. pic.twitter.com/rPJVroqpWm
— ANI (@ANI) January 21, 2023
The blasts have raised concerns over the security situation in the valley amid Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra.
More details are awaited.
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First published: 21 January 2023, 14:02 IST