One injured in grenade explosion in Negros Oriental

A grenade was thrown and exploded at the house of Bacong, Negros Oriental town Vice Mayor Leni Alviola by two unidentified riding in tandem assailants past 8 p.m. on Tuesday (May 29).

Based on reports from Supt. Kat Ramos, Public Information Officer of Negros Provincial Police Office, one was hit by a shrapnel in her right arm.

Police identified the victim Diane Jane Justiniano, 30, common-law wife of Aviola’s son.

Personnel of the Explosive and Ordnance Disposal (EOD) of the Special Weapons and Tactics are still conducting a thorough investigation on the incident.

Police immediately conducted a hot pursuit operation.

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