Man hurt in incident in Jammu

 

Jammu: A man residing in the Jammu’s Satwari area of Chatha suffered wounds due to a low-intensity explosion that occurred at his brother’s house, officials said today.

Preliminary investigations indicate that the blast was a result of explosive material of low intensity, suspected to be intended for illegal animal hunting or trapping purposes, said a police official.

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He said the incident took place when the explosive material, allegedly intended for unauthorized animal hunting or traps, detonated in the house.

The injured man was immediately moved to a hospital for medical treatment.

A case has been registered under the relevant sections of the law, and the investigation is underway to determine the full scope of the incident, said SSP Jammu.

 

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