5 hurt in grenade attack in North Cotabato

KIDAPAWAN CITY, Philippines—Five persons were hurt when unidentified suspects lobbed a hand grenade in the public market of Midsayap town in North Cotabato on Monday night.
Supt. Renante de los Santos, Midsayap chief of police, in a text message said two suspects riding on a motorcycle tossed the explosive in front of the busy fish section of the public market around 8:45 p.m.

De los Santos said the wounded victims sustained serious injuries.

The blast also damaged some  fish stalls.—Williamor A. Magbanua

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