Nine people were killed and 32 injured in a devastating explosion at a police station in Indian-controlled Kashmir, sending shockwaves across the region. The blast occurred late on Friday while forensic experts and police officers were examining confiscated explosives in the Nowgam area of Srinagar.
According to Police Director General Nalin Prabhat, the incident was an accident, with no foul play involved. Most of the victims who lost their lives were police personnel and forensic officials, while many others were left critically injured.
The blast ripped through the police station, setting it ablaze and engulfing multiple vehicles in flames. Local media reported that successive explosions had hindered immediate rescue efforts. This tragedy comes just days after a deadly car explosion in New Delhi, which claimed at least eight lives near the historic Red Fort.
Indian authorities have described Monday's car blast as a "heinous terror incident" carried out by "anti-national forces". The investigation is ongoing, with police in Kashmir having dismantled a suspected militant cell and arrested at least seven individuals, including two doctors from Indian cities. A significant quantity of bomb-making materials was seized in the city of Faridabad.
As part of their inquiry, security agencies have conducted raids across Kashmir, questioning hundreds and detaining dozens. The explosive material brought to the police station had been kept secure but was being handled by experts who were collecting samples for forensic investigation when the blast occurred.
Police Director General Prabhat has dismissed any speculation about the cause of the incident, stating that an "accidental explosion" is all that can be confirmed at this point. With the situation still unfolding, officials are urging restraint and caution in the face of such tragic events.
According to Police Director General Nalin Prabhat, the incident was an accident, with no foul play involved. Most of the victims who lost their lives were police personnel and forensic officials, while many others were left critically injured.
The blast ripped through the police station, setting it ablaze and engulfing multiple vehicles in flames. Local media reported that successive explosions had hindered immediate rescue efforts. This tragedy comes just days after a deadly car explosion in New Delhi, which claimed at least eight lives near the historic Red Fort.
Indian authorities have described Monday's car blast as a "heinous terror incident" carried out by "anti-national forces". The investigation is ongoing, with police in Kashmir having dismantled a suspected militant cell and arrested at least seven individuals, including two doctors from Indian cities. A significant quantity of bomb-making materials was seized in the city of Faridabad.
As part of their inquiry, security agencies have conducted raids across Kashmir, questioning hundreds and detaining dozens. The explosive material brought to the police station had been kept secure but was being handled by experts who were collecting samples for forensic investigation when the blast occurred.
Police Director General Prabhat has dismissed any speculation about the cause of the incident, stating that an "accidental explosion" is all that can be confirmed at this point. With the situation still unfolding, officials are urging restraint and caution in the face of such tragic events.
they had like 9 people die and 32 injured in an explosion at a police station... it was supposed to be some kinda safe place for them to handle explosives but nope, it just went off 
i hope the authorities can figure out what happened and get justice for everyone involved 
. Nine people dead and 32 injured? That's just devastating 
. I remember when I was younger, there were so many conflicts in that region, but you'd think we've made some progress by now 
. I'm all for bringing the perpetrators to justice, but let's not jump to conclusions about "anti-national forces" 
... it's always better to stick with facts and evidence, you know? 
The more I read about this, the more I feel like we're still stuck in a cycle of fear and violence 
. Can't we just find a way to talk things out instead of resorting to bombs and bullets? 
just thinkin about those 9 lives lost and 32 more people injured 
it's like a nightmare that we can't wake up from. accidents or not, it's still a tragedy and my heart goes out to the families of the victims 
hope they catch the people responsible for these heinous attacks soon
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. I don't know about all the forensic stuff going on but from where I'm sitting it feels like we're getting more information than usual and that's not a good thing in my opinion.
. Security agencies have already started questioning people and searching for clues so it would be best if everyone was on their toes for now 
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. i mean, these forensic experts & police officers were just tryin' to do their job, and then BAM! 
it happens. the fact that most of the victims are cops or officials is just heartbreaking 
it's like, there's hope, right? 
The official story is that there was no foul play involved, but don't people ever get "accidentally" killed in India anymore? 
my thoughts are with the families of the victims and all those affected by this tragedy 
. A police station where experts are collecting samples for investigation gets blown to kingdom come? Sounds like a plot from a bad action movie 
. Accidental explosion? Yeah right, I'm sure that's all it was 
. Seven people arrested so far but will it be enough to stem the tide of violence in Kashmir? Only time will tell... and probably some more explosions 
it's crazy that it happened while forensic experts were handling explosives, I mean you'd think that kind of thing would be safe 
why didn't they have better security measures in place? 
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. And what's with all the talk of "anti-national forces" 
? Can't we just focus on getting to the bottom of this without jumping to conclusions? 
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. I feel so sorry for the victims and their families... can we please just calm down and let the authorities do their job? 
guess we'll never no for shure
. Accidental explosion or not, it's still a tragedy that needs to be taken seriously 
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