‘Govt stands firmly with victims’
Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Nov 15: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today chaired a high-level meeting with police and civil administration officials at Raj Bhawan, Srinagar and reviewed situation in the aftermath of last night’s blast at Nowgam Police Station in Srinagar.
Other security related issues also figured in the meeting.
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Meanwhile, Sinha today ordered a probe into the accidental blast in Nowgam Police Station, which left nine people dead and 32 others injured.
“I have ordered a probe to ascertain the cause of the accidental explosion,” Sinha said in an X post.
The L-G expressed anguish over the loss of lives in the incident. “Deeply anguished by the loss of precious lives due to the extremely tragic accidental blast at Nowgam Police Station in Srinagar. My condolences to the bereaved families. I pray for speedy recovery of the injured,” he said.
Sinha said the Government stands in solidarity with the families, friends and loved ones of the departed. “All possible assistance is being provided to those affected,” he added.
The LG said that nation will forever remain indebted to the selfless service and supreme sacrifice of those killed in the Police Station blast.
Sinha said in a post on X: “Laid a wreath and offered my solemn tributes to police personnel, revenue officials, and a civilian who lost their lives in an accidental blast at Nowgam Police Station last night. Nation will forever remain indebted to their selfless service and supreme sacrifice in the line of duty.”
The LG said that he interacted with the bereaved families and expressed deep condolences. “The nation stands shoulder to shoulder with them in this difficult hour,” he added.
Sinha while expressing solidarity with the victims of Police Station Nowgam blast, assured the injured and their families that the Government stands firmly with them in this difficult hour. He also conveyed his condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the accident. Click here to watch video
The LG also visited Cygnus Ujala Hospital in Srinagar to meet the injured victims of the Nowgam Police Station blast.
The team of doctors at these hospitals briefed the LG on the condition of the injured and the medical facilities being extended to them.
Sinha interacted with the injured police personnel, revenue officials, and civilians who are undergoing treatment at the hospital. He took firsthand updates on their condition and directed the medical staff to ensure the best possible care for the speedy recovery of the injured.
The LG also paid floral tribute to those killed in the blast at the Police Control Room here.
Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, NIA Director General Sadanand Date, DGP Nalin Prabhat, General Officer Commanding of the Army’s 15 Corps, Lt Gen Prashant Srivastava, and other officers from civil administration, police, and other security forces and agencies also paid floral tribute to the police personnel killed in the blast.
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