Civilian, policeman injured in Srinagar grenade attack

Srinagar, Nov 10 (IANS) A civilian and a policeman were injured on Wednesday in a grenade attack by militants in Srinagar on Wednesday evening, police said.

Police said militants hurled a grenade at a security force party in Aalimasjid area of Eidgah in the city.

"The grenade exploded on the road injuring a civilian and a policeman.

"Both the injured have been shifted to hospital. Area has been surrounded for searches," a police officer said.

The injured civilian has been identified as Aijaz Ahmad Bhat and the policeman as Sajad Ahmad.