Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, was jolted by loud explosions in the early hours of Saturday morning, followed by the discovery of a missile-like object in the iconic Dal Lake—one of the region’s most famous tourist attractions, officials reported.
The incident occurred against the backdrop of heightened security vigilance in the Kashmir Valley, though no group or nation has yet claimed responsibility.
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Witnesses described seeing thick smoke billowing from the lake after the unidentified cylindrical object plunged into its waters. Security forces swiftly cordoned off the area and retrieved the debris, which has been sent for forensic analysis to determine whether it was a missile, drone, or another type of projectile.
In a related development, authorities recovered a second suspicious object from Lasjan, a residential area on the outskirts of Srinagar, deepening concerns about the nature of the incident. Experts are examining whether the two objects are linked.
While officials remain tight-lipped, the event has sparked alarm among residents, recalling past instances of aerial threats in the region, including drone-dropped payloads and cross-border shelling. The Indian military has not issued an official statement, but sources indicate an investigation is underway to rule out technical malfunctions or deliberate provocations.
The timing of the incident is particularly sensitive, coming just weeks after renewed diplomatic tensions between India and Pakistan over Kashmir. Local authorities have urged calm as security forces intensify patrols in the area.
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