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Some 29 injured in shrine blast in Indian-administered Jammu, Kashmir

NEW DELHI, July 5 (KUNA) -- At least 29 persons were injured Saturday in a mob clash following a fire due to a blast in a shrine in Srinagar, summer capital of Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir.
The fire was reportedly caused by an electric short circuit, led to an explosion of gas cylinders in the shrine, news agency Press Trust of India reported, quoting an official source.
Following the fire, a mob clashed with security personnel at the shrine, in which 29 people were injured, including photo-journalists, the news agency said. (end) dr.hb KUNA 051725 Jul 08NNNN