Ramban (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], August 7 (ANI): Two people were injured in a blast that occurred on Friday late night in the Banihal area of Ramban district, according to Jammu and Kashmir police.

Speaking to ANI, Senior Superintendent of Police of Ramban district PD Nitya said, "Some suspected persons lobbed a grenade at a construction site of MG Construction Company at Gund area in Banihal between 11 pm-11.15 pm on Friday night wherein two persons including a child and an employee of the company were injured who were admitted in the Sub-District Hospital, Banihal."

Also Read | Realme GT Explorer Master Edition Suitcase Orange Colour Variant Leaked Ahead of its India Launch.

Minutes after the incident, officials reached the spot. A joint search operation is going on by the police, military and para-military forces.

Further probe in the matter is underway. More details are awaited. (ANI)

Also Read | JEE-Main 2021 Results Announced, 17 Candidates Score 100 Percentile in 3rd Edition of Engineering Entrance Exam.

(The above story is verified and authored by ANI staff, ANI is South Asia's leading multimedia news agency with over 100 bureaus in India, South Asia and across the globe. ANI brings the latest news on Politics and Current Affairs in India & around the World, Sports, Health, Fitness, Entertainment, & News. The views appearing in the above post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY)