Labourer from Jharkhand wounded in Kashmir explosion

Srinagar, Jun 8 (UNI) A labourer from Jharkhand sustained serious injuries in an explosion in north Kashmir's Kupwara district today.

Police said an explosive device, believed to be either a mine or a mortar shell, went off on the Sadhna-Ragni road in Kupwara district, resulting in serious injuries to a labourer.

The wounded, identified as Darbari Hasda of Jharkhand, was admitted to an Army hospital in Chowkibal, they added.

Police have started investigations into the matter.

UNI