Two minor boys injured as shell goes off in Kulgam village

Two boys aged 11 and 12 were injured when a shell they were fiddling with went off in the Dhamhal Hanjpora area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Wednesday.

According to a local news agency  the boys were fiddling with the explosive device when it went off at Dhamhal Hanjpora, causing minor injuries to both of them.

The duo identified as Shahid (12) and Ikhlaq (11) and both were shifted to nearby PHC for treatment, they said.

After being treated at the PHC, Ikhlaq was referred to district hospital Kulgam for advanced treatment, they said.

A doctor at PHC Dhamhal said that Shahid received injuries in his hand while as Ikhlaq suffered wounds in his face. The doctor, however, said that the condition of both the boys is stable.

A police officer also confirmed the news and said that police has taken cognizance of the incident and further investigations have been initiated.