Nephew of Dy. C M survived militant bid in north Kashmir

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Baramulla, Mar 31 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir deputy Chief Minister Muzaffar Hussain Baigh's nephew Javid Baigh today survived militants bid on his life when they hurled a hand grenade towards his vehicle in north Kashmir this afternoon, official sources said.

Mr Javid was going to Seer Jagir to address an election rally when militants hurled a hand grenade towards his vehicle at Wazir Mohre near Wagoora, sources added.

However, the grenade missed the intended target and exploded without causing any damage.

However, another report said Javid was slightly injured in the blast.

Mr Javid is a possible candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from Sangrama assembly constituency, by-election of which will be held on April 24.

Notification for the elections was issued today.

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