Key Points
- Ten people were injured in the grenade attack at the Sunday market in Srinagar.
- The attack occurred near the Tourist Reception Centre.
- This followed the killing of a Lashkar-e-Taiba commander.
- All the injured are locals, including three minors.
- The Chief Minister condemned the attack and called for stronger security.
Looma News
On Sunday, a grenade attack in a crowded Sunday market in Srinagar injured at least 10 people. The incident took place near the heavily-guarded Tourist Reception Centre. This attack followed the recent killing of a commander from the terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba by security forces in the city.
The explosion caused chaos, with shoppers rushing for cover. Among the injured are three minors, all local residents. Security forces and medical teams quickly arrived, taking the injured to Shri Maharaja Hari Singh Hospital in Srinagar. A search operation has started to find the attackers.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah strongly condemned the attack, saying, “There can be no justification for targeting innocent civilians.” He pointed out the recent rise in violence in the Valley and urged security forces to take strong action to restore safety for the people.
Earlier, on Saturday, security forces had killed a Lashkar commander named Usman, who had been active in the area for several years. He was reportedly involved in the killing of Inspector Masroor Wani last October. In that incident, two Central Reserve Police Force personnel and two policemen were also injured.
