7 injured in grenade attack in Shopian district of south Kashmir

Srinagar: At least seven civilians were injured today in a grenade attack by militants in Shopian district of south Kashmir, police said.

The ultras hurled a grenade at a police party in main town market of Shopian, 52 kms from Srinagar.

The grenade missed the intended target and exploded in a crowded place, resulting in injuries to seven persons, a police official said.

The injured have been rushed to a local hospital.