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Man arrested in connection with IED blast outside Udhampur court complex

A few more people were also picked up in connection with the case, police informed, without sharing the exact number

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|Jun 04, 2022, 15:24:48 IST

Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir Police has arrested a man for his alleged involvement in the low-intensity IED explosion outside a court complex in Udhampur district in March in which one person was killed and 14 were injured, officials said on Saturday.A few more people were also picked up in connection with the case, they said, without sharing the exact number.The arrested man, believed to be an overground worker (OGW) of a terror outfit, hails from Ramban. He is believed to be the mastermind in the case, they said.The improvised explosive device (IED) blast took place on 9 March outside the court complex in Slathia Chowk where fruit and vegetable vendors put up their carts. Read all the Latest News, Trending NewsCricket News, Bollywood News,India News and Entertainment News here. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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First Published:Jun 04, 2022, 15:24:48 IST
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