One more attack on Second day in high security region, CRPF is on the target of attackers. Normal people face the attack and 12 people’s are injured in this attack.
In capital of Jammu Kashmir, Srinagar Grenade attack was held at just 600 meters from the CM house which is a high security region.
On Sunday market, a Terrorist throw a grenade on the CRPF bunker, but the grenade not reached the CRPF bunker and it blasts below a bridge. After the grenade blasts people stared running here and there, 12 peoples were injured during the attack, in which 6 of them are below age of 20. The region where this attack happened is a high security region because Lal chok and CM Omar Abdullah house was just 600 meters away.
Nearby there are tourist welcome centre, Akashvani, Doordarshan Centre, many Villages and market, That’s why this region is always crowded by peoples. Every week approx 1200 vendors come here, Winter started so most of the vendors are selling warm clothes. Many peoples are there and then terrorist come from the crowd, threw the grenade and went back into the crowd. Police is finding him in the CCTV footage.
An 23 years old John Mohmad, who is injured in the attack told that, the attack was happened at 2:30 PM in the afternoon. He was selling clothes in the market, suddenly a sound of blast comes, people started running, some peoples were got injured and bleeding, laying on the ground.
After 4 years such Grenade Attack happened in Srinagar, Kashmir:
Such grenade was happened in February 2020, when 2 officers and 4 peoples were injured in that attack. Tomorrow on 2 November, 2024 Laskhar wanted terrorist Usman who comes from Pakistan was shot dead in Khanyar.
Omar said: attacks on innocent peoples are bothering
Jammu Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah told that grenade attack is bothering him and he said that targeting innocent people is a issue. Security agency has to take some actions and made every possible measures to stop such attacks.
This attack comes on the heels of rising tensions in the region, particularly following the killing of a top Lashkar-e-Taiba commander by Indian forces just days earlier. Although no group has officially claimed responsibility for the grenade attack, it is widely believed to be an act of retaliation by militant groups operating in the region. These groups have escalated their activities recently, as political instability and security issues continue to dominate Kashmir’s complex landscape.
The fact that the attack took place in a crowded civilian area, missing its intended target, highlights both the volatility and the tragic human toll of the ongoing conflict. Since the revocation of Jammu and Kashmir’s special status in 2019, the region has seen waves of violence and unrest. This grenade attack not only underscores the security challenges faced by Indian forces but also the peril civilians endure daily. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the fragility of peace in the region, where every day brings new uncertainties.
The November 2024 Kashmir grenade attack in Srinagar’s busy Sunday market is a grim reminder of the fragile state of peace in Jammu & Kashmir. While security forces were the intended target, it was civilians who bore the brunt of the attack, with 11 people injured. The explosion, which occurred in a crowded bazaar, not only caused physical harm but also left an emotional scar on the community, causing widespread fear and anxiety. Markets, once bustling with life and color, are now places where people tread cautiously, wondering when the next act of violence might occur.
This attack took place amid escalating tensions in the region, just after Indian troops had neutralized key militants, including a Lashkar-e-Taiba commander. This suggests that the grenade attack could be a retaliatory strike, typical of the cyclical violence that often follows high-profile militant eliminations in the region.
What makes this Kashmir incident particularly heartbreaking is the sheer randomness of the violence. A simple visit to the market, a routine activity for most people, turned into a nightmare for many. The Srinagar market, usually a lively center for trade and social interactions, was transformed in moments into a scene of terror. This episode highlights the persistent insecurity faced by civilians in Kashmir, where life’s daily rhythm can be violently interrupted without warning.