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Civilian killed in grenade attack on CRPF patrol in Kashmir

Updated - March 03, 2017 01:36 pm IST

Published - March 03, 2017 01:11 pm IST - Srinagar

Militants hurled a grenade on a CRPF patrol at Muran chowk in Pulwama, leaving a civilian dead and injuring two CRPF personnel on Friday.

Eyewitnesses said the grenade exploded near the vehicle.

The injured were shifted to hospital, police sources said.

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The attack followed heavy clashes between security forces and locals. Tear smoke shells were fired to chase the protesters. Situation remains tense in the area.

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