Terrorist attack in J&K’s Bandipora: Terrorists hurl grenades targeting security forces; 6 civilians injured, 2 critical

As soon as the information about the incident was received, the police and security forces reached the spot and cordoned off the area and are conducting a search operation. (file photo)

On Tuesday, terrorists attacked with a grenade near the bus stand in Bandipora, Jammu and Kashmir. Six civilians were injured in this, out of which the condition of 2 is critical. All the injured have been admitted to the hospital for treatment.

The terrorists hurled a grenade at the army convoy near Sambal bus stand at around 10.20 am, a police official said. He missed his target and the grenade exploded on the side of the road.

Security force personnel present at the spot after the blast.

Due to the blast, the windows of the vehicles were broken.
The windows of several vehicles were broken due to the blast. There was panic among the people on hearing the sound of the explosion. At present the situation is normal. Security forces are present at the spot and have cordoned off the entire area. People close to you are being questioned.

Due to the grenade attack, the windows of the vehicles were broken and there was a stampede among the people.

Kashmiri civilian killed in cross-firing in Shopian
Earlier on Sunday, terrorists attacked CRPF personnel in Zainapora, Shopian. After this CRPF personnel retaliated and a Kashmiri civilian was killed in cross-firing. The citizen was identified as Shaheed Ejaz, an apple vendor.

11 civilians lost their lives in the valley in a month
In the last one month, 11 civilians have lost their lives in the Valley. Due to this, the Jammu and Kashmir Police and Army have started an operation against the terrorists. Of these 11 citizens, 5 were from Bihar, while the remaining three belonged to the minority community in Kashmir. These included two teachers.