Highlights: Mysterious blast in a parked bus at J&K's Udhampur, 2 injured

> A mysterious blast took place in a parked bus at Domel in Udhampur. The bus was empty at the time of the blast.

> Two people have been injured in the blast.

> As per initial reports, the bus was parked at a filling station in Domail.

> The incident happened during the ongoing Navratri festival at Katra in the adjoining Reasi district.

> ASP Udhampur, DSP Headquarters and SHO Udhampur have reached the blast site.

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