3 paramilitary troopers wounded in grenade attack in Indian-controlled Kashmir

At least three paramilitary troopers of India's Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were wounded Monday in a grenade attack in restive Indian-controlled Kashmir, police said.

 The attack was carried out at village Wanpoh in Kulgam district.

"This afternoon unknown militants hurled a grenade on CRPF party at Wanpoh," a police spokesman said. "Three CRPF personnel were wounded in the attack."

Reports said police and CRPF contingents cordoned off the area and launched a manhunt to nab the militants. However, no arrests were made until late.

A local news agency said the region's indigenous militant outfit has claimed responsibility of the attack.

Separatist movement and guerilla war challenging New Delhi's rule is going on in Indian-controlled Kashmir since 1989. Gunfights between the militants and Indian troops takes place intermittently across the region.

Kashmir, the Himalayan region divided between India and Pakistan is claimed by both in full. Since their independence from Britain, the two countries have fought three wars, two exclusively over Kashmir.
 [Xinhua/china]
27/9/16
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