‘Militant’ held over Kashmir grenade attack

    A suspected militant has been detained in connection with a grenade attack in the disputed region of Kashmir.

    At least two people have died from the attack on a bus stand in Jammu on Thursday 7 March. It is estimated more than 30 others have also been injured.

    Indian police said they have arrested an alleged member of the Hizbul Mujahideen group. The militants say they were not behind the attack.

    However, police have told the BBC that the accused, Yasir Javed Bhat, had confessed.

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