Srinagar, April 16: A blast occurred at Ganai Mohalla inside a joint compound of residential premises in Anchar area of Soura in Srinagar district, a police release said on Monday."In Anchar area of Soura in Srinagar district, a blast occurred at Ganai Mohalla inside a joint compound of residential premises belonging to Farooq Ahmad Mir and Abdul Rashid Mir when few children were playing inside the compound," the release stated.

"In the incident, three children and two elder family members sustained minor injuries. They were evacuated to the hospital where they are being treated for their injuries. All injured are stated to be stable," it further read. Jammu And Kashmir: Pakistan Violates Ceasefire in Sawjian Sector of Poonch; Indian Army Retaliates Strongly.

According to the police, officers from the local police station visited the spot and are ascertaining the facts pertaining to the blast.

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