J&K: IED blast in crowded Udhampur market; Civilian killed, 14 injured | Watch

One person was killed and 14 were injured in an IED blast near the district court complex in Jammu region's Udhampur town. The blast took place around 1 pm in Slathia Chowk where fruit and vegetable vendors put up their carts. Additional Director General of Police (Jammu) Mukesh Singh told reporters that initial investigation points towards the use of an improvised explosive device (IED). Eyewitnesses said the blast was so powerful that some iron grills nearby were damaged in its impact. It triggered panic in the area. Watch the video for more.