Srinagar- Three people were killed while 11 others sustained injuries in a mysterious explosion inside a scrap dealer’s shop in Kargil district of Ladakh on Friday, reports reaching here said.
A “suspicious” object exploded in the shop located in Kabadi Nallah area of Drass, officials said.
As per a report by news agency PTI, at least three people were killed while 11 others sustained injuries after a “suspicious” object exploded inside a scrap dealer’s shop in Kabadi Nallah area of Drass.
The dead include a non-local, officials said, adding that the wounded were taken to a hospital.
Visuals shared on social media platforms showed policemen gathered at the site and investigating the scene of the blast.
Local media reports citing police sources claimed that an unexploded mortar shell went off at the scrap shop, however, the reports could not be confirmed. Police said they have registered a case and the blast is being probed.
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