2 killed as militants hurl grenade; J&K senior minister escapes unhurt

Srinagar, September 21

Senior Jammu and Kashmir minister Naeem Akhtar escaped unhurt as militants hurled a grenade at a busy bus stand in Tral in Pulwama district on Thursday, killing two civilians and injuring six others, police said.

“The grenade was reportedly hurled at 11.45 am,” a police official said.

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Two people were killed and six others were injured in the attack.

Jammu and Kashmir Minister for Public Works Akhtar escaped unhurt in the attack.

Further details are awaited. PTI