Srinagar Grenade Attack / So far, two civilians have died, 23 people are injured, the police got the primary clue from the CCTV footage

Zoom News : Mar 07, 2022, 11:05 AM
So far, two civilians were killed and 23 injured in a grenade attack by terrorists on Sunday evening in Amirakadal area of ​​Srinagar city. These include a policeman and 17 women. The injured are undergoing treatment. The police got the primary information about the terrorists from CCTV.

Terrorists hurled grenade targeting security forces deployed in Amirakadal area

Police said that in the evening, the terrorists hurled a grenade targeting the security forces deployed in Amirakadal area. The grenade exploded after falling on the road and the shrapnel coming out of it hit the people passing by. There was a stampede after the explosion. Meanwhile the terrorists fled from the spot. The cries of the injured were heard all over the area.

Immediately began the search operation by sealing the entire area.

Meanwhile, as soon as the information was received, the top officers of CRPF, Army and Police reached the spot and inquired about the incident. Immediately the entire area was sealed and a search operation was started. All entry and exit routes were sealed. Meanwhile, the police took all the injured to the hospital.

Shrapnel to others including a policeman John Mohammed

IG Vijay Kumar said that at 4.20 pm the terrorists attacked the grenade in the market located on Amirakadal bridge. In this, including Mohammad Aslam Maqdoomi (55) of Nowhatta area, died. The second died on Monday. 34 people, including a policeman John Mohamed, received shrapnel.

Surrounding CCTV footage is being scanned

After the incident, the police started scrutinizing the footage of CCTV cameras installed nearby. Through this, efforts are being made to reach the terrorists. Police said that CCTV footage can give clues about the terrorists. Possible hideouts are being searched for their escape. The IG said that some clues have come from the footage. Soon the grenade module will be dismantled.

I strongly condemn the terrorist attack in Srinagar. Heartfelt condolences to the family of the innocent civilian killed in the incident. I wish the injured a speedy recovery. We are fully committed to completely destroy the terrorist ecosystem and thwart the continuous conspiracies from the neighboring country. - Manoj Sinha, Lieutenant Governor

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