Two soldiers killed, six wounded in blast

Srinagar:  At least two Army personnel died and six others injured in an explosion in a vehicle in Pattan area of Baramulla district here on Thursday evening.
A blast took place inside the vehicle at around 6 pm when an army convoy was on its way to Pattan, 55 kms from here, officials said, adding it was not clear what led to the explosion.
Two soldiers were killed and six injured in the incident, they said.
The nature of the blast and other details were being ascertained, defence spokesman Lt Colonel J S Brar told.
“Investigations are on to ascertain the facts about the explosion,” he said.
The vehicle was part of an army convoy going to Baramulla town. The blast occurred when the convoy reached Pattan.