Attempt to torch polling station foiled in Srinagar

SRINAGAR — Unknown people tried to set ablaze a polling station located at Auqaf building Tujgari Mohalla in Nowhatta by throwing petrol bomb on its entry gate but timely intervention of the police saved the building from catching fire.

Police sources said that in the incident only gate suffered minor damage while as the Auqaf building, housing Library number 55 was completely safe.

Manhunt has been launched to locate those behind the act, said police sources.