"Gives upper hand to Pakistan": Pralhad Joshi rues over blame game on Srinagar grenade attack
Nov 03, 2024
Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], November 3 : Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Sunday expressed concern that the blame game surrounding the recent Srinagar grenade attack could give Pakistan an upper hand.
"This is an issue of National Security. It has hardly been 20 days since the formation of the new government, it is not right to play a blame game. It gives an upper hand to Pakistan...," said Joshi.
This comes after a grenade attack at Tourist Reception Centre (TRC) and weekly market in Srinagar on Sunday.
"... The grenade attack in the Sunday market of Srinagar is very unfortunate. Such elements are always working to destabilise the country," said the Union Minister.
He also highlighted the Centre's zero-tolerance policy against terrorism -- any individual or organization found involved in anti-India activities will be thwarted forthwith.
"The Indian government has zero tolerance towards terrorism. The Indian government and J&K government will take joint action in this regard...," said Joshi.
Meanwhile, Srinagar Deputy Commissioner Dr Bilal Mohidin meets the injured in the grenade attack at TRC, Sunday market in Srinagar at SHMS Hospital. 
Speaking to the media present at the spot Dr Bilal Mohidin, said, "We came here (hospital) to meet the injured. They are undergoing treatment; 2 patients will have to undergo surgery. Special care will be given and the remaining injured will be released after treatment..."
Forensic team arrives at the spot where the grenade attack took place.
Meanwhile, Srinagar Deputy Commissioner Dr Bilal Mohidin meets the injured in the grenade attack at TRC, Sunday market in Srinagar at SHMS Hospital.
J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah also condemned the grenade attack, saying there can be "no justification for targeting innocent civilians."
"The last few days have been dominated by headlines of attacks & encounters in parts of the valley. Today's news of a grenade attack on innocent shoppers at the 'Sunday market' in Srinagar is deeply disturbing.
There can be no justification for targeting innocent civilians," the CM said in a post on X.
CM Abdullah further said that the security apparatus must do everything possible to end this spurt of attacks. "The security apparatus must do everything possible to end this spurt of attacks at the earliest so that people can go about their lives without any fear," he added.
The Srinagar grenade attack has sparked tensions and raised questions about the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir.
Since the formation of the government in J-K, there have been nine terror attacks within 38 days, resulting in the loss of 12 soldiers' lives and injuring 13, while also claiming the lives of 10 civilians and injuring 44 others.
