SRINAGAR: A man died while his brother was injured in a mysterious blast in Chatroo village of Kishtwar district on Wednesday.
Quoting a senior police official, KNO reported that a mysterious blast took place in Symbol locality of Chatroo village.
He said initial reports suggest that the blast took place in the home of one Mohammadd Abaas Naik in Symbol village.
He said the two brothers had gone to a nearby forest area for collection of some herbs during which they found a rusted rod-like object.
“They brought the same to their home and tried to fiddle with it. The object exploded, resulting in on spot death to one person and injuries to the other,” he said.
The official said investigation has been started to ascertain facts and nature of the blast.
