One person lost his life, while four were injured in a mortar shell blast that took place in a scrap factory in Samba district in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday. The deceased has been identified as Mohan Lal from Rajouri city.
The injured were immediately taken to a nearby hospital. On receiving the information, the police rushed to the spot and further investigation is underway.
According to official sources, the factory was located in the Baribrahamana area.
Benam Tosh’s Senior Superintendent of Police Samba said that the mortar shells were brought to the factory after they were neutralised.
“There is no terror angle in this incident,” added SSP Samba.
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