Jammu and Kashmir: Terrorists hurl grenade at security forces in Pulwama, several civilians injured

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At least seven civilians were injured on Saturday after terrorists hurled a grenade at security forces in Tral area of Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said.

The terrorists lobbed a grenade towards security forces personnel at the Tral bus stand. The grenade missed the intended target and exploded in the busy market resulting in injuries to seven civilians, a police official said.

The injured were taken to a nearby hospital for further treatment. Their condition was reportedly stable, sources said.

Security forces have cordoned off the entire area and launched a search operation to nab the attackers. 

Further details are awaited.