Seven injured in grenade attack

Srinagar, July 11: Seven persons, including a CRPF jawan, were injured as militants exploded a hand grenade at Magam in Budgam district this afternoon, police said.

The grenade was lobbed at the CRPF vehicle, they said.

The incident occurred at around 1 PM at the main chowk in the town, 25 kms from here, police said, adding the area was cordoned off.

The injured, which included six pedestrians, were rushed to hospital.

No militant outfit owned responsibility immediately for the act.

–PTI