Islamic religious seminary gutted in fire in J&K

Srinagar: An Islamic religious seminary was gutted in a major fire in Kupwara district of north Kashmir.

No one was injured in the incident which took place on Monday, a police spokesperson said on Tuesday.

Fire broke out in 'Darul Uloom' (house of knowledge) at Rashampora village, 100 kms from here, resulting in damage to its two buildings, he said.

The fire was brought under control by fire tenders with the help of police and locals, the spokesperson said, adding that the cause of the fire is not known yet.