Blast / Tragedy At Nowgam Police Station: 9 Killed As Seized Explosives Go Off During Forensic Probe
·4 months ago·2 min read
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The blast took place when the officials of the forensic team were extracting samples from the explosives recently seized in connection with the ongoing investigation into the 'white-collar' terror module.
Srinagar, Nov 15: At least nine persons were killed while several others sustained injuries after an explosion at the Nowgam police station in J&K's Srinagar district on Saturday.
Among the deceased include two officials from the Srinagar administration.
The injured are reportedly undergoing treatment at Indian Army's 92 Base Hospital and Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS).
According to reports, the blast took place when the officials of the forensic team were extracting samples from the explosives recently seized in connection with the ongoing investigation into the 'white-collar' terror module.
The impact of the blast was so intense that it led to the destruction of several buildings surrounding the site.
Also read: Man Charred To Death In Fire Mishap At Saheed Nagar Market
Following the massive explosion, multiple vehicles parked inside the police station also caught fire.
It must be mentioned that 2900 Kg ammonium nitrate was recovered by J&K police when it busted the white collar terror module in Faridabad in coordination with the Haryana police.
Senior police officials have reached Nowgam, and the area has been cordoned off.
More details awaited.
Among the deceased include two officials from the Srinagar administration.
The injured are reportedly undergoing treatment at Indian Army's 92 Base Hospital and Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS).
According to reports, the blast took place when the officials of the forensic team were extracting samples from the explosives recently seized in connection with the ongoing investigation into the 'white-collar' terror module.
The impact of the blast was so intense that it led to the destruction of several buildings surrounding the site.
Also read: Man Charred To Death In Fire Mishap At Saheed Nagar Market
Following the massive explosion, multiple vehicles parked inside the police station also caught fire.
It must be mentioned that 2900 Kg ammonium nitrate was recovered by J&K police when it busted the white collar terror module in Faridabad in coordination with the Haryana police.
Senior police officials have reached Nowgam, and the area has been cordoned off.
More details awaited.
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