J-K: Car blast near Banihal, probe initiated

An explosion took place in a car here on Saturday near Banihal town of Ramban.

Sources said prima facie, the blast seems to have occurred due to a cylinder explosion.

"Today around 1030 hrs, an explosion took place in a civil car near Banihal while CRPF convoy was on move. The car caught fire and slight damage was caused in the rear of one of the CRPF vehicles. No injuries were caused to CRPF personnel," read a statement issued by the CRPF.

A probe has been initiated into the matter.

Further details are awaited.