Srinagar, June 26: At least three civilians were injured in a grenade attack by militants on security forces in the Barbarshah area of the city on Saturday, police said.

Militants lobbed a grenade at a joint party of the CRPF and J-K Police at Barbarshah falling under Kralkhud police station around 6 pm, a police official said. Jammu and Kashmir: Grenade Attack at CRPF Party in Srinagar, Three Civilians Injured.

He said the grenade exploded on the roadside, resulting in injuries to three civilians. The area has been cordoned off by security forces and a manhunt launched for the assailants.

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