Chairman MC Bandipora escaped bid on life in north Kashmir

Srinagar Jan 17 (UNI) Chairman of the Municipal Committee Bandipora and his family members had a narrow escape when militants attacked his house with a hand grenade last evening, official sources said today.

They said unidentified militants hurled a grenade towards the residence of Mushtaq Ahmad Sofi at ward number five, Bandipora, last evening.

However, the grenade missed the intended target and exploded at a distance outside the house without causing any damage.

Chairman and his family members escaped unhurt, they added.

Meanwhile, CRPF during routine checking recovered a hand grenade from a vehicle at Kanispora Baramulla.

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