JAMMU: At least 7 civilians were injured in twin blasts in Narwal area of Jammu district on Saturday.The incident comes ahead of the Republic Day, and the ongoing Bharat Jodo Yatra which went into Jammu - Kashmir on January 19.
Two blasts took place from two different lorries at Transport Yard in Narwal around 11.20 am in the outskirt of the city, some 5 kms from primary town, stated police.Police cordon-off the twin blast website in Narwal.
Initially, six person were injured, police said, including, the hurt have been taken to the federal government medical college and health center (GMC-H) Jammu.
Sources identified the seven hurt as Sohail Kumar (35) of Ustaad Mohalla Jammu; Sushil Kumar (26) of Prem Nagar Doda; Vishap Partap (25) of Kanachak Jammu; Vinod Kumar (52) of Chak Baktawar RS Pura; Arun Kumar (25) of Qasim Nagar Jammu; Amit Kumar (40) of Bahu Fort Jammu and Rajesh Kumar (35) of Bahu Fort Jammu.Meanwhile, the location has actually been cordoned-off and senior law enforcement officers have been rushed to the area.
Forensic groups are likewise at the spot to examine the matter.Besides, enormous searches have actually been launched in the location, while security has been beefed up with unique checkpoints been established on various paths connecing the area.WatchJammu: At least 6 individuals hurt in twin blasts in Narwal