J&K: Militants strike again, cop killed

A powerful hand grenade explosion resulted in the death of a cop and injuries to three at Saraibala in the summer capital Srinagar on Tuesday afternoon.

Police said militants lobbed a powerful hand grenade at a police jeep near Naz cinema crossing at Saraibala. The grenade exploded inside the vehicle, killing constable Ghulam Nabi on the spot.

"Two civilians and another cop, who were injured in the explosion, were taken to hospital. Condition of the injured policeman is stated to be critical," a police officer said.