Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar Nov 15: Nine persons including police men and revenue officials were killed in deadly overnight blast at Police Station Nowgam, the Director General of Police (DGP) J&K Police Nalin Prabhat told press conference here today.
“During the investigation in FIR number 162 of the year 2025 of PS Naugam, a huge quantity of explosive substances, chemicals and reagents were also recovered from Faridabad. The samples of the recovery had to be forwarded for further forensic and chemical examinations. On account of the voluminous nature of the recovery, this process was going on for the past two days, which means yesterday and day before by the FSL team,” he said.
“Due to the unstable and sensitive nature of the recovery, the sampling process, the handling was being done with extreme caution, with utmost caution by the FSL team. However, unfortunately, during this course, last night around 11.20 pm, an accidental explosion has taken place. Any other speculation into the cause of this incident is unnecessary”, he added.
“In this unfortunate incident, nine people have lost their lives. One personnel of SIA, three personnel of the FSL team, two crime photographers, two revenue officials who were basically part of the magistrate’s team, one tailor who was associated with the team,” the DGP said.
“In addition, 27 police personnel, two revenue officials and three civilians from the adjacent areas have received injuries. The injured were immediately evacuated to the nearest hospital where they are being treated as we speak.”
“The building of the police station has been very severely damaged and even the adjacent buildings have suffered damages.”
“The extent of this damage is being ascertained. The cause for this unfortunate incident is being inquired into. J&K Police stand in solidarity with the families of the deceased in this hour of grief.”
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