Grenade attack in Srinagar, 15 injured

At least 15 people were injured when separatist guerrillas hurled a grenade at a paramilitary vehicle in Budshah Chowk.

At least 15 people were injured in a grenade attack by militants at Budshah Chowk in the heart of the city on Wednesday.

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Militants hurled a hand grenade targeting a security picket at the entrance of the Akhara building but it missed the intended target.

Th grenade hit a passing passenger bus before exploding on the roadside, officials said, adding 15 pedestrians were injured in the blast.

The area was immediately cordoned off, they said.