Srinagar, May 10 -- Srinagar was rocked by massive explosions on Saturday, just hours after similar blasts shook Jammu and Kashmir summer capital earlier in the day, officials said.

Explosions were reported near vital installations in Srinagar and several other parts of Kashmir, triggering alarm and widespread concern.

The first blasts in Srinagar were heard in the early morning, followed by more explosions around noon, creating panic across the city as sirens blared and security forces were put on high alert.

Officials said a unknown projectile-like object crashed into Srinagar's Dal Lake triggering a loud explosion . Security forces recovered the debris of the projectile.

In a press briefing in New Delhi, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh...