Major Explosion at Nowgam Police Station in Srinagar Kills Nine, Injures 29; Ammonium Nitrate Suspected
Blast at J&K police station: Nine Killed in Nowgam Police Station Blast Amid Interrogation of Suspects: Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir — A powerful explosion ripped through the Nowgam police station in Srinagar late Friday night (November 14), killing nine people and injuring at least 29 others. The blast caused extensive structural damage to the police station complex, which had been the center of investigations into a recently exposed terror module.
According to initial reports, the explosion occurred inside the police station premises where seized ammonium nitrate — collected as evidence in ongoing investigations — was being examined. A forensic team had been assessing the material when the blast took place. CCTV footage from nearby areas captured the moment of the massive explosion, illuminating the night sky and sending shockwaves across the locality.
Authorities clarified that the incident was not a terrorist attack, but likely the result of an accidental detonation of the explosive material stored within the premises. Police personnel and investigators present at the site were among those injured, several of whom were immediately taken to nearby hospitals.
At the time of the incident, interrogation of suspected terrorists linked to the Delhi Red Fort blast was reportedly underway at the police station. The facility had been serving as a key hub for probing Jaish-e-Mohammed’s alleged “white-collar” terror network. Its proximity to the Srinagar airport further heightened concerns following the explosion.
Rescue teams, firefighters, and senior police officials rushed to the scene as flames engulfed portions of the building. As the night progressed, the scale of the tragedy became clearer, with the death toll rising to nine.
Authorities have launched an in-depth probe to determine the exact cause of the explosion, focusing on the handling and storage of the seized ammonium nitrate. Further details are awaited as the forensic examination continues.
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