IED explosion in Kashmir near Hazratbal shrine

Srinagar, Apr 1 (UNI) Militants exploded a powerful improvised explosive device (IED) in Burzhama area near the historic Hazratbal shrine on the city outskirts tonight, a CRPF spokesman said.

He said the explosion took place on the roadside near the shrine at around 2100 hrs.

The spokesman said no casualty has been reported in the blast.

Further details were awaited.

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