Cop injured as grenade goes off in Baramulla court evidence room

A policeman was injured in an explosion in the evidence room of a court in Baramulla district, officials said on Thursday. “A grenade (collected as evidence in a case) exploded inside the ‘malkhana (evidence room)’ of a court in Baramulla...

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Srinagar, Updated At : 07:53 AM Oct 25, 2024 IST

Security men at the court complex in Baramulla after the incident. PTI

A policeman was injured in an explosion in the evidence room of a court in Baramulla district, officials said on Thursday.

“A grenade (collected as evidence in a case) exploded inside the ‘malkhana (evidence room)’ of a court in Baramulla town at around 1 pm on Thursday,” a police official said.

A police personnel was injured in the explosion and he was taken to a hospital.

“Situation is under control. General public is requested not to pay heed to any rumours,” the spokesperson said.