Low-Intensity Blast in Doda Town; Two Persons Detained, FSL Probing

JAMMU, Sept 11: A low-intensity explosion occurred this morning in the lawn of a house located in Thukar Mohalla, Doda town. Thankfully, there were no casualties, but the blast sparked panic among residents and prompted an immediate police response. Two men — identified as Javed Ahmed and Khurshid Ahmed — were detained at the scene and are currently being questioned, police sources said.

Immediate Response & Forensics

The Doda-Kishtwar-Ramban range DIG, Sridhar Patil, told reporters that the explosion-like sound was heard between about 10:30 am and 11:00 am. Police rushed to cordon off the area and called in Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) teams to examine the site and the device. FSL personnel collected samples and splinter evidence to ascertain the nature and composition of the explosive material.

Detentions and Ongoing Probe

Two persons who were present near the site at the time of the incident were taken into custody for questioning. Officials stressed that detention does not amount to charge and that interrogations and technical examination are underway to determine motive and responsibility. “Samples have been taken and analysis is in progress,” the DIG said, adding that police are following all leads.

What Officials Found

Investigators reported finding splinter marks at the entrance of the house where the blast occurred. Early indications suggest crude explosives may have been used, but authorities are awaiting laboratory confirmation before drawing final conclusions. Meanwhile, security arrangements have been tightened across the town as a precautionary measure while the inquiry continues.

Local Reaction & Context

The explosion unnerved residents, many of whom rushed out of their homes upon hearing the blast. Local civic and law enforcement agencies appealed for calm and urged citizens to share any information that might assist the investigation. The Doda district has experienced serious blast incidents in the past — the report notes previous explosions in 2003 and a January 2010 incident in Bhaderwah — which has made rapid, coordinated investigation a priority for local authorities.

Next Steps

Police said they will continue forensic tests and questioning of the detained individuals, and will review CCTV and witness accounts to reconstruct the sequence of events. Additional security checks and patrols have been deployed in sensitive areas pending the outcome of the probe.

Source: Daily Excelsior (Read original)

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