Amid rising tensions, grenade blast at Jammu bus stand injures 28 people, investigation underway

Jammu, March 7: Tension has been mounting in the state of Jammu and Kashmir ever since the Pulwama attack on February 14. At least 28 people were injured after a grenade blast at the busy BC Road bus stand in Jammu around noon on Thursday. The injured have been taken to the nearest hospital while the area has been cordoned off by the police and a team is investigating the blast.

 

As per Inspector General of Jammu Police MK Sinha, those injured in the blast have been admitted for treatment to a hospital. "The clear intention of this blast was to disturb internal peace. We are collecting evidence. Investigation is going on and no suspect has been taken into custody yet," said Sinha.

Tensions have been mounting in Jammu and Kashmir ever since the 14 February Pulwama attack on CRPF personnel and following air strikes by India in Pakistan and the neighbouring country’s retaliatory action on 26 and 27 February respectively. Frequent ceasefire violations by Pakistan have been reported since at least a week.