SRINAGAR : Suspected militants attacked the house of ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA)’s house with a hand grenade in south Kashmir district of Shopian, official sources said.
However, MLA Moahmmad Yousuf Bhat, who is Chief Whip of the PDP in the Legislative Assembly and his family had already shifted to Srinagar after the eruption of violence following the death of Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) commander Burhan Wani and two other militants in an encounter in Anantnag on July 8.
Sources said a hand grenade was hurled at the house of Mr Bhat last night. However, the grenade exploded in the compound without causing any damage.
This was the second attack on the house of Mr Bhat as on August 7 violent ‘pro-freedom’ mob set on fire guard room and a vehicle parked in the compound.
Mr Bhat said the grenade missed the intended target and exploded in the compound at a distance without causing any damage. I and my family are living in Srinagar and only security guards are there, he said. (AGENCIES)
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