Suspected Grenade Attack Near Police Post Baramulla: Police

Police on Wednesday said that there was a suspected grenade attack near police post old town Baramulla.

In a handout to GNS, the police said that during the night intervening March 4-5, at approximately 2120 hrs, a blast-like sound was heard from the backside of Police Post Old Town, Baramulla, causing concern among the general public. No casualty or damage was reported.

Police parties immediately cordoned the area in coordination with sister agencies.

During the search, at around 2240 hours, a grenade pin was recovered from rear side of the Police Post, outside its boundary wall, which is suspected to be of a grenade and leading police to suspect it was an attempted grenade attack. The grenade landed and detonated inside Police Post Old Town in an area where no damage or casualties occurred. Impact crater is yet to be located.

A thorough inquiry has been initiated, and search operations in and around the area are ongoing.

Baramulla Police remains committed to ensuring public safety and urges citizens to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the nearest police unit, reads the statement.(GNS)