J&K: Terrorists lob grenade outside Deputy Commissioner’s office in Anantnag; 10 injured
Notably, this is the second attack on security forces in the Valley since the Narendra Modi-led government has revoked special status of Jammu and Kashmir.
October 5, 2019 12:47
New Delhi: At least ten people were injured in a grenade attack by terrorists outside Deputy Commissioner’s office in Anantnag district of south Kashmir on Saturday, a police official said.
Jammu and Kashmir police in a tweet said, “Terrorists lobbed a grenade in Anantnag. Four civilians are injured. The area is under cordon and search operation is going on.”
The terrorists hurled a grenade on a security patrol outside the heavily guarded complex in Anantnag town, 55 km from here, around 11 am, the official said.
“Only minor injuries reported so far. Follow up action initiated”, police said.
Notably, this is the second attack on security forces in the Valley since the Narendra Modi-led government has revoked special status of Jammu and Kashmir.
On September 28, militants hurled a grenade at the security forces at Nawa Kadal in the old Srinagar area. However, the grenade exploded without causing any damage.
More details in this regard are awaited.
