Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district detained two suspects following a blast in the vicinity of a hospital, sparking panic among residents late Tuesday night. The explosion, triggered by a handmade crude substance, occurred in a lane adjacent to a religious site near the district hospital in Poonch town, officials confirmed.
“We have received information of a suspected small intensity explosion-like sound from an area near Poonch hospital. Necessary investigation into the matter has been set into motion to ascertain the exact nature of the blast,” stated a police spokesman.
Preliminary assessments indicate that the blast resulted from a homemade explosive device. Law enforcement officials swiftly apprehended two individuals suspected to be linked to the explosion for further interrogation.
The incident has rattled locals and raised concerns about security in the area, prompting authorities to intensify their efforts to ensure public safety and conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the blast.
Further updates on the investigation and the identities of the detained suspects are expected to be provided as the situation develops.