Wednesday, April 6 2005 17:12 Hrs (IST) - World Time -

Srinagar: Militants today (Apr 6, 2005) attacked a building in Srinagar, where passengers of the inaugural Srinagar-Muzaffarabad bus have been lodged and there were reports of some civilians being injured.

The Tourist Reception Centre building was on fire and security forces have cordoned off the entire area.

One of the two militants who carried out the attack has been killed by the security forces and all the civilians have been evacuated of the building, a senior BSF official on the spot said.

The militants fired gunshots and threw grenades while launching the attack.

The compound houses several Government offices including State Road Transport Corporation (SRTC) office, which is dispensing tickets to the passengers of the bus service.

Deputy Inspector General of Police H K Lohia told sources in Srinagar that he had visited the stadium and the venue was clear.

A police party has been despatched in the direction from where gunshots were heard and "we will come to know of the exact location soon," he said.

Four militant groups have threatened to target the passengers of the Srinagar-Muzaffarabad service.

Tight security arrangements are in place for the historic event tomorrow.