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Jawan injured in grenade attack by militants

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Press Trust of India Srinagar
An Army jawan was today injured in a grenade attack by militants in Shopian district of south Kashmir.

Unidentified militants hurled a grenade on a patrol party of Rashtriya Rifles at Imam Sahib in Shopian town, 52 kms from here, this afternoon, officials said.

The grenade exploded causing splinter injuries to a jawan who was evacuated to hospital.

The whole area has been cordoned off and a hunt has been launched to nab the militants involved in the attack, the officials said.

No militant outfit has so far claimed responsibility for the grenade attack.

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First Published: Aug 22 2013 | 3:02 PM IST

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