Grenade Accident Injures Policeman in Baramulla Amid Ongoing Security Concerns
A policeman was injured on Thursday following an accidental grenade explosion in the Malkhana of the court complex in Baramulla district, Jammu and Kashmir. The incident occurred around 1:05 PM while the officer was on duty. Officials reassured the public that the situation in the town is under control and urged residents not to heed rampant rumors stemming from the recent surge in violence in the region.
The Malkhana, which serves as the judicial storeroom for seized items awaiting court decisions, was the site of this unfortunate accident. Officials emphasized the importance of remaining calm, particularly in light of recent incidents that have heightened tensions in the area.
Rumors have been particularly rampant following a brutal terrorist attack on Sunday in the Gagangir area of Ganderbal district, where two terrorists killed seven individuals, including six non-local workers and a local doctor. The police have since released photographs of the assailants involved in that attack, as part of ongoing investigations.
Adding to the day’s unrest, a non-local labourer was injured in a separate terrorist shooting incident in the Batgund village of Tral in Pulwama district. Fortunately, the victim sustained only a minor injury to his finger and is reported to be in stable condition at a local hospital.
In response to the increasing violence and concerns for worker safety, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha held a security review meeting on Wednesday in Srinagar. During the meeting, which included senior police officials, Sinha ordered a comprehensive security audit of all infrastructure projects in the union territory. Measures such as the establishment of checkposts, night patrols, and regular area surveillance were discussed to ensure the safety of workers involved in these projects.
The Lt Governor reiterated the need to dismantle the entire ecosystem of terrorism and those supporting it, signaling a strong stance against ongoing security threats in the region.
