Two villagers hurt in blast

Reasi, February 19

Two villagers were injured in a blast in Reasi district today, the police said.

“Around 11.30 am today, a mysterious low-intensity blast occurred at the house of Shabir Ahmed in Sarh village of Reasi district,” Reasi SSP Tahir Bhatt said.

The blast took place when Shabir was cleaning junk at his house. He received injuries on his hand while his brother-in-law Bashir Ahmed got injuries on his legs, he said.

The two were given first aid at Primary Health Centre, Chasana. and then referred to Government Medical College, Jammu, Bhatt said, adding that they were stable. — OC