<p>Threatening further attacks, the pro-Pakistan militant outfit said today's assault was carried out to show that "Mujahideens are still living in the hearts of Kashmiris".<br /><br />The attack was also aimed at derailing the "so-called political process" in the state, said Jaleel Ahmed, an outift spokesman, in a faxed statement.<br /><br />"The attack will continue on Indian forces and vital installations," he said.<br />Militants opened fire and hurled grenades in busy Lal Chowk, the nerve centre of summer capital Srinagar, at around 2:15 pm sending terrified people scurrying for cover.<br /><br />They barged into a hotel and were still holed up there. The building had been ringed by security forces.</p>
<p>Threatening further attacks, the pro-Pakistan militant outfit said today's assault was carried out to show that "Mujahideens are still living in the hearts of Kashmiris".<br /><br />The attack was also aimed at derailing the "so-called political process" in the state, said Jaleel Ahmed, an outift spokesman, in a faxed statement.<br /><br />"The attack will continue on Indian forces and vital installations," he said.<br />Militants opened fire and hurled grenades in busy Lal Chowk, the nerve centre of summer capital Srinagar, at around 2:15 pm sending terrified people scurrying for cover.<br /><br />They barged into a hotel and were still holed up there. The building had been ringed by security forces.</p>