Buddha Amarnath pilgrims among 14 hurt in blast in Poonch

JAMMU: At least 14 persons including four Buddha Amarnath pilgrims got injured in a mysterious blast in Poonch district.

“Nearly 14 people got injured in an explosion occurred few metres short of Akhara Camp late this evening,” Johny Williams, DIG Jammu-Poonch Range here said.

Mr Williams said one of the women got seriously injured in the blast, adding, “a police personnel, pilgrims and some civilians have received the injuries.”

The DIG said that whether it was a crude material which exploded or something else, is being investigated. (AGENCIES)