JAMMU: At least six people, including a CRPF man were injured when a group of miscreants on Thursday attacked a CRPF convoy amid rumours that a child had been killed, in Banihal
tehsil of Ramban district,
Jammu and Kashmir.
SSP Ramban,
Mohan Lal said the attack took place after a bus ferrying CRPF personnel hit a car parked at a market.
“The two sides had a heated altercation. Meanwhile some elements spread a rumour that a minor girl died after the bus hit the car, which created tension and panic among the people in the area,” sources said.
Lal said a case has been registered and the rumour mongers have been identified. Strict action will be taken against the accused, he added.