Jammu Jan 21(KNS): Six persons were injured in two explosions in Narwal area of Jammu on Saturday, officials said here.
An official said that two back-to-back blasts occurred near the bus yard of Transport Nagar in Narwal today morning. He said in the twin blast six civilians were injured and they have been evacuated to a nearby hospital for treatment. Meanwhile while confirming the incident, Additional Director General of Police (Jammu) Mukesh Singh said that he whole area has been cordoned off and the injured were evacuated to hospital.
"Following the incident, police, bomb disposal squad and forensic experts reached the spot", adding “The nature was the blast was not yet known, while the matter is being investigation. The security in the region is already on high alert in view of the Bharat Jodo Yatra that into entered the region on Thursday.
Meanwhile, Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha condemned twin blasts and said senior police officials have briefed him about the blast and on the state of investigation. He called for urgent steps to identify and take action against those responsible. “Such dastardly acts highlight the desperation and cowardice of those responsible. Take immediate and firm action. No efforts should be spared to bring the perpetrators to justice,” the Lt Governor told the security officials.
He has offered heartfelt sympathies to those injured and also announced relief of Rs. 50,000 to those injured in the incident. He said that the administration would ensure best possible treatment and extend every help required by the families(KNS)