Policeman injured in militants grenade attack, died in Srinagar
Constable Bilal Ahmad of the local police injured in the explosion at Saraf Kadal yesterday succumbed to his injuries in a local hospital today, a police spokesperson said.
A policeman, who was among six persons injured in the grenade blast in old city, succumbed to his injuries in a hospital today, police said.
Constable Bilal Ahmad of the local police injured in the explosion at Saraf Kadal yesterday succumbed to his injuries in a local hospital today, a police spokesperson said.
At least six persons, including four securitymen, were injured when militants exploded a hand grenade after a clash between law enforcing agencies and a violent mob in the old city.
The grenade was hurled by militants at a joint gathering of CRPF and police at Saraf kadal chowk in the vicinity of the historic Jamia Masjid.
The securitymen had assembled near a CRPF picket after charging on a stone pelting mob which was chanting pro-freedom and anti-establishment slogans when the attack took place.
Prior to the grenade explosion, a pistol shot was also heared in the area.