Islamic militants blamed for Kashmir explosion

Suspected Islamic militants today blew up the vehicle of a candidate in state assembly elections in Indian-controlled Kashmir, killing three of her supporters and one armed police escort, police said.

Khaleda Mustafa, a member of the opposition Nationalist Congress Party, was seriously wounded in the attack as she campaigned in her constituency in Anantnag district, 70 kilometres (45 miles) south of Srinagar, a police officer said on condition of anonymity.