A grenade attack by militants on a security picket at Zero Bridge in Srinagar left at least two police personnel injured on Thursday, police said.
"Militants hurled a grenade at a security forces' picket near Zero Bridge on Rajbagh side. At least two cops were hurt in the attack," a police official said.
#JammuAndKashmir: 3 persons injured after terrorists hurled grenade on security forces at Zero Bridge in Srinagar today. Injured have been admitted to a hospital and are currently stable. More details awaited. pic.twitter.com/GdcxFYcSSb
— ANI (@ANI) January 17, 2019
He said security forces have cordoned off the area and launched a hunt for the attackers.
The attack took place less than 100 meters from the National Conference headquarters and the local office of the All India Radio.
PTI
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