Grenade Attack Suspected at Police Post in Baramulla, J&K
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Synopsis
On March 5, J&K Police announced a suspected grenade attack on a police post in Baramulla during the night of March 4-5. A thorough investigation is underway, and authorities urge vigilance among citizens.
Key Takeaways
- Suspected grenade attack occurred in Baramulla.
- No casualties or damage reported.
- Police have initiated a detailed investigation.
- Locals are advised to report suspicious activities.
- Security forces remain on high alert in the region.
Srinagar, March 5 (NationPress) The J&K Police reported on Wednesday that a suspected grenade attack occurred during the night between March 4 and 5 at a police post located in Baramulla town.
A police communiqué indicated that around 9:20 p.m., a sound resembling a blast was heard from the rear side of the Police Post Old Town, raising alarms among local residents.
"Fortunately, no injuries or damage were recorded. Police teams quickly secured the area in collaboration with other agencies. During their search, approximately at 10:40 p.m., a grenade pin was discovered outside the boundary wall of the Police Post, which is presumed to be linked to the grenade, leading authorities to conclude that this was an attempted grenade attack. The grenade, however, detonated within the premises of the Police Post in a location where no harm or damage occurred. The exact site of the impact crater is still being sought," the police statement elaborated.
"An extensive investigation has been launched, and search operations in the vicinity are currently in progress.
"The Baramulla Police is dedicated to safeguarding public safety and encourages the community to remain alert and report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station," officials stated.
Law enforcement and security forces are on high alert in the region, while the Army secures the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir to thwart any infiltration attempts from across the border.
Following the peaceful and participative Lok Sabha and Legislative Assembly elections in the union territory in 2024, intelligence agencies have reported that terrorist handlers based across the border are feeling frustrated.
These handlers have directed active terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir to intensify their operations, aiming to give a final push to the declining terrorism.
In the last quarter of 2024, terrorists executed several heinous attacks targeting the Army, police, security personnel, and civilians.
The Army, police, and security forces have also been conducting vigorous operations against terrorists, their overground workers (OGWs), and sympathizers.
