bomb blast

At least eight persons have died in an explosion that occurred at a residential building on September 21, informed local fire department authorities. The incident reportedly occurred at around 9:45 am, and pictures surfaced the internet, showing the fourth floor of the building completely destroyed. Also, residents from the buildings adjacent have been evacuated. Reportedly, ten ambulances and 135 First Responders rushed to the spot.

An explosion at Armenian market has killed a person and left 20 others injured. The incident occurred at the retail market in Surmalu, and from the photos and videos that surfaced on the internet, thick black smoke can be seen. Reportedly, 10 fire tenders rushed to the spot to assist with the situation, while 10 more fire tenders were on their way. Further details on the matter are awaited.

In Afghanistan's Kabul, a bomb fitted to a motorcycle exploded near an electronic identity card centre, on August 13. The explosion left at least four injured, including two Islamic Emirate forces. The reason and source of the incident is yet to be determined. A week ago, three persons were killed and seven others were injured in a blast that occurred near Pul-e-Sokhta area in the west of Kabul.

In a tragic incident, a hand grenade was hurled at worshippers in Pul-e-Khishti Mosque, at Afghanistan's capital city of Kabul, on April 6. The hand grenade caused an explosion, which injured six worshippers. The area has been cordoned off by security forces of Taliban, and one suspect has been arrested. In a similar incident, on April 3, a hand grenade thrown at people in Kabul, injured 59 and killed one.

The Union Minister Jitendra Singh informed about an anonymous blast on March 9, J&K, through his tweet. "Blast explosion around "Rehri" near Tehsildar office at #Udhampur. One life lost, 13 injured being moved to hospital. I am in touch with DC Indu Chib on minute to minute basis. Exact cause and origin of the blast being worked out..too early to draw any definite conclusion," Singh wrote.