Girl injured in minor blast in Baramulla

One girl was injured when an unidentified explosive went off near her house in Baramulla district today, police said.

The incident happened at Bachoo in Kreeri area, 35km from Srinagar, a police spokesperson they said.

The girl received minor injuries in the blast which also damaged some glass panes of the house, he said, adding that they are ascertaining the cause of the explosion.

Meanwhile, suspected militants fired two rifle grenades in curfew-bound Sopore town of North Kashmir, however there was no loss of life, police said.

The incident happened at Hathishah Mohalla and Chankhan localities of the town, 55km from Srinagar, around 10.30am, they said.

Curfew is in force in the town since June 25 following massive violent protests resulting in killing of four persons and injuries to scores of people including policemen.

No militant outfit has owned responsibility for the attack.