Jammu blasts: Six people were injured in twin car blasts near the Jammu railway station this morning, police said. The blasts raised concerns over the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir in view of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Yatra. The blast occurred in the Narwal area of Jammu, said Additional Director General of Police (Jammu) Mukesh Singh.
Improvised explosive devices (IEDs) were fitted on cars for the blast, said officials.
The injured were rushed to hospital. One of them is said to be critical.
Bharat Jodo Yatra
The blasts have raised concern as Rahul Gandhi-led Bharat Jodo Yatra is passing through Jammu.
The area has been cordoned off and security has been enhanced following the blasts. Vehicles are being stopped and checked.
“The whole area has been cordoned off and the injured evacuated to hospital,” a police official was quoted as saying.
Narwal area is a hub of commercial activity and remains busy throughout the day with people owning vehicles of all types visiting the place for repairs and maintenance. It has many shops of tyres, spare parts, junk dealers and car accessories.
Details are awaited
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