Guwahati: One person has died and at least 13 others were injured in a grenade attack in the Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday.
The incident took place in the Slathia Chowk area of the district.
Sharing the news on Twitter, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh wrote, “Blast explosion around “Rehri” near Tehsildar office at #Udhampur. One life lost, 13 injured being moved to hospital.I am in touch with D.C Smt Indu Chib on minute to minute basis. Exact cause and origin of the blast being worked out..too early to draw any definite conclusion.”
Blast explosion around “Rehri” near Tehsildar office at #Udhampur. One life lost, 13 injured being moved to hospital.I am in touch with D.C Smt Indu Chib on minute to minute basis. Exact cause and origin of the blast being worked out..too early to draw any definite conclusion.
— Dr Jitendra Singh (@DrJitendraSingh) March 9, 2022
According to police sources, the entire area has been cordoned off.
Police officials further informed that the sound of explosion was heard 100 meters from the site of the incident.
However, the identification of the persons is yet to be ascertained.
More details are awaited.