Following a grenade attack in Srinagar that injured 12 civilians, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha called on security forces to deliver a forceful response to terror groups. On Sunday, Sinha directed security agencies to “crush” terror outfits operating in the union territory, emphasizing that perpetrators would face serious consequences.
LG’s Directives to Security Forces
Sinha held discussions with Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat and other top security officials, urging them to take strong actions against the terrorists responsible for the attack. “You have full freedom to crush terror outfits and leave no stone unturned to complete this mission,” Sinha asserted. He condemned the act of targeting civilians, warning that those responsible would pay a heavy price.
Attack Details and Casualties
The grenade was lobbed at a CRPF bunker near a busy flea market in Srinagar, injuring 12 civilians in the crowded area. The attack occurred amidst heightened tensions in the region, following recent clashes between security forces and militants.
Condemnation from Chief Minister Omar Abdullah
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah condemned the attack on civilians, calling it “deeply disturbing.” In a post on social media platform X, he expressed dismay over the targeting of innocent shoppers at the “Sunday market” in Srinagar. He emphasized the need for the security apparatus to act swiftly to restore peace, saying, “The security apparatus must do everything possible to end this spurt of attacks so that people can go about their lives without fear.”
The last few days have been dominated by headlines of attacks & encounters in parts of the valley. Today’s news of a grenade attack on innocent shoppers at the ‘Sunday market’ in Srinagar is deeply disturbing. There can be no justification for targeting innocent civilians. The…
— Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) November 3, 2024
Context: Rising Violence in the Valley
The grenade attack comes just a day after security forces killed a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander in an encounter in Srinagar’s Khanyar area. The recent surge in violence has underscored the challenges faced by security forces in maintaining peace in the region.
These incidents highlight the tense situation in the valley and the determined efforts by officials to respond decisively to security threats.
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