Jammu and Kashmir: Terrorists hurl grenade at police station in Kulgam, 3 civilians injured

At least three civilians were injured after a group of terrorists hurled grenade towards a police station in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam on Wednesday. However, no casualty has been reported in the incident so far.

"Jammu and Kashmir: Terrorists lobbed a grenade towards a Police station in Kulgam, three civilians injured," the news agency ANI reported.

#Visuals: Jammu and Kashmir: Terrorists lobbed a grenade towards a Police station in Kulgam, three civilians injured (visuals deferred by unspecified time) pic.twitter.com/45mfZLLfla

— ANI (@ANI) January 30, 2019

Speaking to news agency PTI, a police official said, the incident took place at the local police station at Damhal Hanjipora, adding that the grenade exploded by the roadside, resulting in injuries to three civilians. The injured have been rushed to a local hospital.

Soon after the incident ecurity forces have cordoned off the area and launched a hunt for the attackers.

Earlier on January 25, terrorists carried out two grenade attacks on security forces in Anantnag and Pulwama districts of the state. A loud bang was heard in the Civil Lines area of the city as well, but the police have ruled out a terrorist attack.

(With inputs from agencies)