Mysterious blast creates panic in Poonch, probe launched

A low depth explosion within the coronary heart of bordering Poonch sparked panic amongst locals and safety companies late final night time.

An official advised the information company—Kashmir Information Observer (KNO), that the blast occurred close to a non secular place, following which police and safety forces reached to the spot.

“Preliminary investigation steered that the blast was apparently attributable to hurling of a grenade by suspected terrorists,” he mentioned, including that the world has been cordoned off.

SSP Poonch Yougal Manhas advised KNO that investigation has been began and particulars shall be shared later.

“Obligatory investigation into the matter has been set into movement to establish the precise nature of the fabric which apparently seems like a hand-crafted crude substance,” the SSP mentioned—(KNO)