Grenade blast by terrorists in Srinagar, civilians injured

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir), August 22: Terrorists hurled a grenade in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar, injuring several civilians on Sunday. According to Srinagar Police, the incident took place in Nishat area on Sunday when terrorists hurled a grenade causing a low-intensity blast. Several people received minor injuries after which all were given first aid and discharged from the hospital. Police have filed a case and initiated the operation to nab the terrorists. "There was an incident of grenade throwing in Nishat area by terrorists, causing a low intensity blast. A couple of civilians received minor injuries, all were given first aid and all have been discharged from hospital. Case registered to nab the culprit(s)," Srinagar Police tweeted. Also Read | UPI services to remain free, govt won't levy any charges: Finance Ministry Meanwhile, Jammu and Kashmir Police said on Sunday that they prevented a major terror tragedy in the Pulwama area by recovering an improvised explosive device (IED) weighing about 10-12 kilogrammes. Security officers discovered the IED in Tral's Beihgund region in the district of south Kashmir. "On a specific input of police, an IED, approx 10-12 kg has been recovered in Beihgund area of Tral. Police and Army are on the job to destroy it. A major terror incident was averted," Kashmir Zone Police said on Twitter. Also Read | Delhi Police beef up security ahead of farmers' protest at Jantar Mantar -PTC News