Two civilians injured in Sopore grenade explosion

The police said an investigation was in progress “to establish the full circumstances of this terror crime”.

December 12, 2020 09:09 pm | Updated 09:09 pm IST - Srinagar:

Security personnel are seen in Sopore. Photo used for representation purpose only. File

Security personnel are seen in Sopore. Photo used for representation purpose only. File

Two civilians were injured when suspected militants tossed a grenade on a deployment of the security forces at Sopore in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Saturday.

A police spokesperson said that around 5.55 p.m., militants hurled a grenade near the Sopore bus stand on a deployment of the forces.

“However, the grenade missed the intended target and exploded on the road. Two civilians received minor injuries and were evacuated to a nearby hospital for the treatment,” the police spokesperson said.

The police said an investigation was in progress “to establish the full circumstances of this terror crime”.

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