8 civilians injured in grenade attack in J&K's Pulwama

Srinagar, Jan 2 Eight civil were injured on Saturday in a militant grenade attack in J&K's Pulwama district.

Police said the militants tossed a grenade towards a party of the security forces at a bus stand in Tral town.

"The grenade missed its target and exploded on the road.

"Eight civil sustained injuries in the explosion. They were shifted to hospital for treatment. Doctors said all of them are out of danger," police said.

The area was immediately cordoned off for searches to trace the militants.

( With inputs from IANS )

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