Jammu and Kashmir: 10 injured in grenade attack by militants in Anantnag

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At least 10 people were injured on Saturday in a grenade attack by militants outside the Deputy Commissioner’s (DC) office in Anantnag district of south Kashmir, a police official said.

Among the injured were traffic police personnel and a journalist.

The injured were immediately rushed to the hospital for further treatment.

According to the official, the grenade missed the target and exploded on the roadside. The attack sparked panic among the people.

The area was cordoned off by security forces and a search operation has been launched to nab the militants.

Further details are awaited.