NC leader's house attacked with grenade in Tral

Published - April 16, 2019 01:00 pm IST - Srinagar

Militants fired a grenade from an under- barrel grenade launcher (UBGL) at a National Conference (NC) leader's house in Pulwama's Tral on Tuesday.

Preliminary reports suggest the grenade, aimed at the house of NC leader Ashraf Bhat, exploded outside the residence. At the time of attack, a number of NC leaders and activists had assembled for a poll meeting.

Initial reports suggest NC candidate Hasnain Masoodi, a retired judge contesting from Anantnag, was also present at the meeting. The police said it is ascertaining the facts at the spot.

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