Pulwama attack LIVE: Grenade lobbed at police station; civilians injured
Militants Monday targeted an Army convoy with an improvised explosive device (IED) blast in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said. The Army Casper of 44 Rashtriya Rifles was targeted by the IED explosion near Eidgah Arihal on the Arihal-Lassipora road in the south Kashmir's district, a police official said.
An encounter ensued between the security forces and the militants after the blast. There are no reports of any loss of life so far, the official said.
Grenade attack on Pulwama police station; civilians injured
Terrorists lobbed a grenade at Pulwama police station which exploded outside the station today. Some civilians are reportedly injured and the area has been cordoned off.
J&K: Terrorists lobbed a grenade at Pulwama police station which exploded outside the station, today. Some civilians have received injuries. The area has been cordoned off. More details awaited. pic.twitter.com/V2WYh4JIQg
— ANI (@ANI) June 18, 2019
2 army personnel succumb to injuries
Two army personnel, who were injured in an IED attack on a mobile vehicle patrol in Pulwama, succumbed to their injuries on Tuesday.
According to the Army, the terrorists tried to attack a mobile vehicle patrol of 44 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) with an improvised explosive device (IED) blast on Monday in Arihal area of Pulwama district.
Terrorists also targeted CRPF 180 Battalion's headquarters earlier today
Terrorists lobbed a grenade at CRPF 180 Battalion's Headquarters in Tral, Pulwama earlier this evening. The grenade exploded outside and no injuries or casualties have been reported.
Jammu & Kashmir: Terrorists lobbed a grenade at CRPF 180 Battalion's Headquarters in Tral, Pulwama earlier this evening. The grenade exploded outside. No injuries or casualties have been reported. More details awaited. pic.twitter.com/bdqhYj93fM
— ANI (@ANI) June 17, 2019
Pictures show badly damaged vehicle that was carrying security personnel
Image tweeted by IANS verified handle shows that the vehicle was badly damaged due to the blast.
"A failed attempt was made to attack a mobile vehicle patrol of #44RashtriyaRifles with a vehicle-based #IED while the #Army patrol was moving in the general area of #Arihal in #Pulwama on June 17 evening," defence spokesman, Col. #RajeshKalia told @ians_india. Photo: IANS pic.twitter.com/UEfe2qNbQ7
— IANS Tweets (@ians_india) June 17, 2019
Indian Army has however downplayed reports of attack on Army convoy
Indian Army: Terrorists attempted to attack a mobile vehicle patrol of 44 RR with a vehicle based IED while the Army patrol was moving in general area Arihal in Pulwama this evening. The troops are safe, few minor injuries. Reports of attack on Army convoy are unfounded&baseless. https://t.co/seA8QqbX5A
— ANI (@ANI) June 17, 2019
3 personnel are reportedly in critical condition after the attack
It is being reported that 3 personnel are in critical condition due to the impact of IED blast.
At least 9 personnel injured
At least 9 personnel were injured in the attack, according to Punjab Kesari.
पुलवामा में सेना के वाहन पर आतंकी हमला, 9 जवान घायल https://t.co/Sa6uWMP0md #Pulwama #TerrorAttack pic.twitter.com/0z2rgsI280
— Punjab Kesari (@punjabkesari) June 17, 2019
Area cordoned off, security forces rush to spot
The area has been cordoned off, security forces are seen rushing to the spot, in a tweet posted by a local journalist.
Army casper of 44 RR damaged in an #IED blast at #Arihal #Pulwama many feared injured area cordoned off #Kashmir pic.twitter.com/ckHFpOC8WX
— Ashraf Wani اشرف وانی (@ashraf_wani) June 17, 2019
Blast was followed by heavy firing: Local media
The blast was followed by heavy firing, according to unconfirmed local media reports.
#JammuAndKashmir: Terrorists attack Army vehicle with IED in Arihal area of Pulwama in South Kashmir. Heavy firing going on. Army and police have cordoned off the area. More details awaited, reports @szaffariqbal pic.twitter.com/gwvhRSUSxk
— HTN Tiranga TV (@NewsHtn) June 17, 2019
IED blast followed by intense firing causes panic in South Kashmir’s Pulwama village https://t.co/C0DuP5SLwW
— Kashmir Mirror (@Kashmir_Mirror) June 17, 2019
Police have reached the spot; see Live visuals
Jammu & Kashmir: An IED blast took place while a security forces' vehicle was moving in Arihal, Pulwama. Police at the spot ascertaining the facts. More details awaited. pic.twitter.com/GgKkSaym9u
— ANI (@ANI) June 17, 2019
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