Geyser Explosion in Budgam District Kills One, Injures Two

In a tragic incident, a geyser explosion resulted in the death of a man and injuries to two of his family members, including his minor son, in central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Wednesday morning, officials reported.

Sources informed the news agency Kashmir Scroll that three members of the same family were injured in the geyser blast in the Narkara area of Budgam. All injured were immediately taken to a nearby hospital, where one family member succumbed to his burn injuries.

The deceased has been identified as Manzoor Ahmad Dar, son of Abdul Gani Dar of Bada Mohalla Narkara. The injured family members are Zahida Begum, wife of Manzoor Ahmad Dar, and his minor son Ali Mohammad.

A police officer told the news agency Kashmir Scroll that a case has been registered and further investigation has been initiated.