Mother-son duo from Punjab injured in Srinagar gas cylinder blast

Srinagar. : A man and his mother were injured in a gas cylinder blast in Elahi Bagh area of Srinagar on Tuesday morning, officials said.

An official told news agency that the blast occurred this morning, leaving two Punjab residents injured.

He said that soon after the incident the duo was shifted a nearby hospital for treatment with condition of the man stated to be critical.

They have identified as Sarwa Dev and her son Rakesh Kumar from Punjab. Police have taken cognisance of the matter—(KNO)