Indian paramilitary soldiers move towards the site of gun battle, in Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Indian paramilitary soldiers guard near the site of gun battle, in Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. An Indian paramilitary soldier guards, on top of his armored vehicle near the site of gun battle, in Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024.
In the past, Indian authorities have blamed rebels fighting against Indian rule in the disputed region for similar grenade attacks. Rebels have in turn accused government agents of carrying out the attacks to defame their movement.