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Pathankot: Grenade blast at Indian Army's station gate near Dheerapul; no injuries reported

The grenade was hurled by unknown persons who came on a bike when a marriage procession was passing through the area, according to reports

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|Nov 22, 2021, 08:02:01 IST

Pathankot (Punjab): A grenade blast took place early morning on Monday at the Indian Army's Triveni Gate near Pathankot's Dheerapul, according to defence sources.According to the sources, a grenade was hurled near the army station gate by unknown persons who came on a bike when a marriage procession was passing through the area. The police force has been rushed to the spot where they are checking available CCTV footage. All police check-posts of Pathankot have been put on alert.No injuries have been reported. Parts of the grenade were recovered from the site by the local police officials, according to the sources.Further investigation into the incident is underway.

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First Published:Nov 22, 2021, 08:02:01 IST
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