Jammu: 9 people injured in twin blasts as Bharat Jodo Yatra enters J&K

The twin blasts took place in the Narwal area of Jammu city, informed Additional Director General of Police (Jammu) Mukesh Singh.

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Jammu: At least six civilians were injured in twin mysterious blasts in the Narwal area of Jammu district on Saturday just four days ahead of the Republic Day and scheduled Rahul Gandhi-led Bharat Jodo Yatra, police said here.

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, ADG Police Jammu, Mukesh Singh also confirmed the incident and said 6 people have been injured.

#WATCH | J&K: Six people injured in two blasts that occurred in Narwal area of Jammu. Visuals from the spot. Police personnel are present at the spot. pic.twitter.com/eTZ1exaICG

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J&K | Twin blasts occurred in Narwal area of Jammu, 6 people injured. Details awaited. pic.twitter.com/TYkiUoLnCP

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He said, "Following the incident, police, bomb disposal squad and forensic experts reached the spot", adding “The nature was the blast was not yet known, while the matter is being investigation."

Massive searches have been launched in the area, while special checkpoints have also been set up on different routes. ADG Added

The blasts took place even as security forces are on high alert in view of Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Yatra and the upcoming Republic Day. 

"The whole area has been cordoned off and the injured evacuated to hospital," another police official told PTI.