Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 24 (ANI): A salesman was injured after a fire broke out at a shopping complex at the Lal Chowk area of Srinagar, officials said on Saturday.

They fire broke out at 10.30 pm.

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"The fire broke out at a sweet shop housed in the two-storey Fairdeal Shopping Complex, triggering panic among shopkeepers and locals," they said.

"The injured salesman, said to be badly injured, has been referred to hospital for treatment," official said.

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"Fire tenders were battling the blaze after being alerted," they said, adding that the immediate cause of the fire couldnot be known.

More details are awaited. (ANI)

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