SRINAGAR: Police on Wednesday reported a suspected grenade attack near the Police Post in Old Town, Baramulla in North Kashmir.
In a statement a police spokesperson said, “During the night of March 4-5, at approximately 21:20 hours, a blast-like sound was heard from the rear side of the Police Post Old Town, Baramulla, causing concern among the public. No casualties or damage were reported.Police teams, in coordination with other security agencies, immediately cordoned off the area.”
“During the search, at around 22:40 hours, a grenade pin was recovered from outside the boundary wall at the rear of the Police Post, leading authorities to suspect an attempted grenade attack. The grenade detonated within the premises but in an area where no damage or casualties occurred. The impact crater is yet to be located,” the statement reads.
A thorough inquiry has been initiated, and search operations in and around the area are ongoing. (GNS)
