Suspected grenade attack near police post in Kashmir

According to a police spokesperson, a blast-like sound was heard around 9.20 pm from the rear side of Police Post Old Town, Baramulla, raising alarm among residents. However, no casualties or damage were reported.

Following the incident, security forces immediately cordoned off the area in coordination with other agencies. During the search, police recovered a grenade pin from outside the post’s boundary wall, leading them to suspect an attempted grenade attack.

“The grenade landed and detonated inside Police Post Old Town in an area where no damage or casualties occurred. The impact crater is yet to be located,” the police said in a statement.

A thorough inquiry has been launched and search operations are ongoing in and around the area. Urging citizens to remain vigilant, Baramulla police assured the public of their commitment to ensuring safety and encouraged reporting of any suspicious activity to the nearest police unit.