Tension in Surankot following arrest of 2 persons with arms & explosion near temple

GNS ONLINE NEWS PORTAL

SHYAM SOOD

RAJOURI NOVEMBER 15:–In two alleged terror acts under the jurisdiction of the Surankot police station of Poonch district, security Forces have arrested two persons (reportedly OGWs) along with arms & cash while in another incident a mysterious blast near a temple created panic in Surankot town.
Official sources said in the morning on Wednesday security Forces, including the personnel of the Special Operation Groups of Rajouri & Poonch districts & Army, during a routine cordon-cum-search operation launched in Sailan-Banikhet and adjoining area apprehended two persons.
On their frisking SFs recovered two pistols, 4 magazines, and reportedly Rs 2.5 lakh Indian Rupees (INR).
The arrested duo has been identified as Gulshan Ahmed S/o Mohad Sharif resident of Banikhet and Ahjaj Ahmad s/o Abdul Rasheed resident of Sailan.
Both the accused have been arrested and booked at Surankot police station under relevant sections of law for further investigation about their involvement in terror-related activities in the past.
Meanwhile, tension gripped Surankot town when a mysterious blast took place near Shiv Temple in the late evening hours on Wednesday.
Initial reports said that no person was injured in the explosion. Immediately after the explosion occurred, a police team from Surankot police station rushed to the spot and cordoned the area.
Besides prominent members of the Hindu community, personnel from various intelligence agencies and the Army also reached the temple.
Some inhabitants of the town said that the Anti-National-Elements (ANEs) on the behest of Pakistan wanted to disturb communal harmony & peace in the area while others were of the view that the explosion was triggered to express resentment over India’s support to Israel’s action against the Hamas.
“It is the first time that the temple has been targeted in the town.SSP Poonch and the Commandant of the local RR unit reached the spot soon after the blast to assess the situation. Whoever is behind the explosion must be taken to task” said a prominent citizen.
The police have confirmed the incident of a mysterious explosion near Shiv Temple in the town and said that the FSL team has been called for further investigation about the nature of the explosion.
Marks of splinters on the curtains, walls of the temple