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7 injured in J&K explosion

March 28, 2005 18:05 IST

At least seven civilians were injured when unidentified militants tossed a powerful hand grenade at an army convoy at Bejibehara, 45 km from Srinagar in south Kashmir, on Monday afternoon.

Police said the grenade missed the target and exploded on the road.

The injured were taken to the local sub-district hospital. Security forces later searched the area. No one has yet claimed responsibility for the attack.

 

Mukhtar Ahmad In Srinagar