Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 18 (ANI): One person died and at least five others were injured in a cylinder blast that took place at an eating joint named Himachali Rasoi in Shimla on Tuesday, said police.

"One person was killed and five others were injured in a cylinder blast today evening at a restaurant in Shimla. The enquiry and investigation is still on," said Sanjeev Kumar Gandhi, Superintendent of Police, Shimla.

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He further informed that all injured were taken to Indira Gandhi Medical College & Hospital. 

More details are awaited. (ANI) 

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