Srinagar, November 3: Five people were injured when terrorists threw a grenade in a crowded flea market in the heart of the city here on Sunday, officials said.
The attack, which took place near the heavily-guarded Tourist Reception Centre (TRC), comes a day after a top Pakistani commander of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) was eliminated by security forces in the Khanyar locality of downtown Srinagar. Srinagar Encounter: 1 Terrorist Killed, 4 Security Men Injured in Gunfight Between Terrorists and Security Forces in Jammu and Kashmir.
Terrorists Throw Grenade in Crowded Market in Srinagar
Mysterious blast at TRC Lal Chowk #Srinagar, some people received injuries. More details emerging. pic.twitter.com/b7cNcHXkf1
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Police and paramilitary forces have been rushed to the spot to evacuate the injured and launch a search operation to track the terrorists, the officials said. The explosion caused panic in the area and sent shoppers scrambling for cover.