Jammu: At least six civilians were injured in twin mysterious blasts in the Narwal area of Jammu district on Saturday, four days ahead of the Republic Day and scheduled Rahul Gandhi-led Bharat Jodo Yatra, police said.
An official said that two back-to-back blasts occurred near the bus yard of Transport Nagar in Narwal today morning.
He said in the twin blast, six civilians were injured and they have been evacuated to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Meanwhile, the additional director general of Police Jammu, Mukesh Singh also confirmed the incident and said 6 people have been injured.
Following the incident, police, bomb disposal squad, and forensic experts reached the spot.
“The nature was the blast was not yet known, while the matter is being investigated,” said the official.
He said massive searches have been launched in the area, while special checkpoints have also been set up on different routes.
The blasts took place at a time when forces are on high alert due to Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Yatra (uniting India) and the upcoming Republic Day on 26 January.
(KNO)
