SRINAGAR, Nov 21:
An abortive bid was made to attack Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) rally in south Kashmir by unidentified persons who hurled a hand grenade when party candidate was addressing the gathering in south Kashmir district of Kulgam this afternoon.
However, the grenade did not explode and a person, who allegedly hurled the grenade was arrested on the spot, official sources said.
They said a youth hurled a hand grenade when PDP candidate for Noorabad constituency Abdul Majid Paddr was addressing an election rally at village Gandwani. However, the grenade did not explode and the youth was overpowered and handed over to police, they said, adding the accused is being questioned.
They said grenade was later defused without causing any damage.
Last night, firing was heard near the house of PDP candidate at Shopian. (AGENCIES)
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