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J&K: Terrorists lob grenade near bus stand in Sopore, three civilians injured

WION Web Team
New Delhi, Delhi, IndiaUpdated: Oct 28, 2019, 05:29 PM IST
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In an encounter with security forces, a terrorist was killed in Poonch district (representative image). Photograph:(AFP)

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The injured were immediately referred to the district hospital for treatment. 

Terrorists lobbed grenade near J&K Bank on bus stand in Sopore of North Kashmir. Three pedestrians reportedly injured in the attack. 

The injured were immediately referred to the district hospital for treatment. 

The area was soon cordoned off by the army, police and the CRPF. A search operation has been launched to nab the suspected militants.

The attack comes ahead of a visit to Kashmir of a delegation of Members of European Union Parliament.

On October 26, six personnel of CRPF sustained serious injuries after suspected terrorists lobbed a grenade at the Karan Nagar police station. According to Jammu and Kashmir Police, the information is preliminary and more details are currently awaited. 

(With inputs from agencies)