2 cops hurt as militants lob grenade at police station

SRINAGAR, Sep 1: Two policemen were injured in a grenade attack by militants on a police station in Baramulla district tonight, police said.

Militants hurled a grenade at Tarzoo police station in Sopore area of the district, 55 km from here, at around 9 PM, they said.

Two special police officers — Mehrajuddin and Tarik Hussain — were injured in the grenade explosion, they said, adding both have been hospitalised.

No militant outfit immediately claimed responsibility for the attack. (AGENCIES)