Mother-son duo from Punjab injured in gas cylinder explosion in Srinagar's Elahi Bagh

Srinagar, Sep 03: A mother-son duo was injured in a gas cylinder explosion in Elahi Bagh area of Srinagar, reports said Tuesday.

Quoting an official, news agency KNO reported that the blast occurred this morning, leaving two Punjab residents injured.

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

He identified them as Sarwa Dev and her son Rakesh Kumar from Punjab.

Police have taken cognisance of the matter, the official said.