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One killed, 42 injured in powerful explosion in Indian-administered Kashmir NEW DELHI, April 28 (KUNA) -- At least one person was killed and 42 people including two policemen were injured in an explosion in Pampore town in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir Saturday evening.
The separatist guerrillas threw a powerful hand grenade at a contingent of police in Pampore this evening, news agency Indo-Asian News Service reported.
One civilian died on the spot, the news agency said, while 42 others -- two policemen and 40 civilians -- were injured in the explosion.
All the injured persons have been shifted to Pampore hospital. Condition of one policeman and five civilians are stated to be critical, the news agency said.
Indian security personnel have rushed to the spot immediately. No group has yet claimed responsibility for the explosion. (end) dr.bs KUNA 282055 Apr 07NNNN