Srinagar, Oct. 3 -- Srinagar- A man was injured after a gas cylinder exploded accidentally at his residence in Bandi Haril area of Handwara in Kupwara district of North Kashmir on Saturday, officials said.

An official said that the gas cylinder exploded accidentally at Bandi Haril, Handwara, reported news agency KNO.

He said the house owner sustained injuries in the incident and was shifted to GMC Handwara for medical treatment. He was later identified as Mohammad Rafiq Bherwal, son of Abdul Jameel.

Meanwhile, the official said the incident caused partial damage to the kitchen of the house, while an investigation has been taken up.

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