Twin explosions rocked Jammu city in the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir in India's north on Saturday morning, injuring at least seven people. Additional Director General of Police (Jammu) Mukesh Singh said that the blasts occurred in the Narwal area of Jammu.

The entire area has been cordoned off and further investigations are being conducted. The injured have been rushed to the hospital, reports PTI news agency.

Seven people were admitted to the hospital with splinter injuries, and all of them are stable, according to hospital sources. 

The twin explosions took place in Yard Number 7 of Transport Nagar in the Narwal area.  

Six people were injured in two blasts that occurred in the Narwal area of Jammu. Visuals from the spot. Police personnel are present at the spot. pic.twitter.com/eTZ1exaICG

The first blast occurred at around 10.45 am, followed by another explosion, an official in Jammu told the news agency PTI, adding that the whole area was cordoned off and a search operation is underway.

Jaswinder Singh, an eyewitness, said the first blast occurred in a vehicle that was sent to a workshop for repairs, reported PTI. “Fifteen minutes later, another explosion nearby littered the area with damaged parts and garbage,” said Singh, chief of the Motor Spare Parts Association.

Five people were injured in the first blast and two more in the second, he added.

Senior officials of the Army and Security Impact Analysis (SIA) teams reached the spot and  sanitisation operation was carried out. Teams of forensic experts, bomb disposal squads and sniffer dogs were also pressed into service and collected samples.

The Narwal area of Jammu city is a commercial hub and remains crowded throughout the day. It has a fruit and vegetable market besides many shops of tyres, spare parts, junk dealers and car accessories.

Jammu & Kashmir Lieutenant-General Manoj Sinha has strongly condemned the blasts in Narwal, Jammu. Senior police officials briefed the LG about the blast and the ongoing investigation. He called for urgent steps to identify the culprits and take action against them.

Such dastardly acts highlight the desperation and cowardice of those responsible. Take immediate and firm action. No efforts should be spared to bring the perpetrators to justice,” Sinha told officials.

Additionally, the LG announced a relief of Rs 50,000 for each injured in the explosions. He added that the administration would ensure best treatment to the injured and extend every required help to their families.

The blasts have taken place even as security has been beefed up across the Union territory in view of the upcoming Republic Day celebrations and senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra has entered the state.

The yatra has been given massive security cover, with both police and paramilitary forces ring-fencing Gandhi and his followers while jammers have also been deployed. It was reported that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi had been instructed by security agencies not to walk certain stretches during his yatra in Kashmir.