The Jammu and Kashmir Police of Monday said that 16 people, including 12 civilians have been injured in a grenade attack in Shopian district.
Militants lobbed a grenade at a police party at Batapora Chowk however it missed the target and exploded on road side.
A police spokesperson said the grenade exploded inflicting injuries to several civilians and few policemen.
“Around 12 civilians are reportedly injured in this explosion. A young girl has received critical injuries in this explosion while four policemen also sustained injuries in this incident,” he said. He said the injured have been shifted to nearby hospital for medical treatment.
Police has initiated investigation in the instant matter, he added.
