The grenade missed the intended target and exploded on the roadside
Army vehicle attacked by suspected militants with a hand grenade in Ganjwada. (Photo: PTI)
Srinagar: Seven civilians, including a woman, were injured on Saturday as suspected militants threw a grenade on a road aiming to target a vehicle of security forces in Anantnag town, about 55 kms from Srinagar.
The grenade thrown by the militants missed the intended target and exploded on the roadside, injuring a woman and six other civilians, police said. The injured have been rushed to the local district hospital for treatment, police added.
A hunt has been launched to nab the militants involved in the attack, police said. No militant outfit has claimed responsibility for the incident.
Grenade attack by unknown persons in Gajawada, Anantnag (J&K). One civilian injured. Security personnel at the spot. pic.twitter.com/0ygE1iBQSS
— ANI (@ANI_news) October 31, 2015
( Source : PTI )
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