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J&K: Mysterious blast in Budgam's Kralpora; old shell may have exploded, says police

The blast took place at around 7:45 am in the area where some Kashmiri Pandit families also reside.

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Published : Aug 6, 2022, 3:20 PM IST

Updated : Aug 6, 2022, 4:31 PM IST

Srinagar:A mysterious blast created panic in the Kralpora village of Chadoora in central Kashmir's Budgam district on Saturday morning. The blast took place at around 7:45 am in the area where some Kashmiri Pandit families also reside. According to police officials, no major damage took place in the incident. A bomb disposal squad visited the incident site and during the preliminary investigation found out that some unexploded old shell might have exploded.

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"The preliminary investigation suggests that some unexploded old shell in old building material & scrap piled up there might have exploded which have caused the loud sound," news agency ANI reported quoting Budgam Police.

Last Updated : Aug 6, 2022, 4:31 PM IST

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