- By Priyanka Koul
- Sun, 16 Nov 2025 05:01 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Nowgam Police Station Blast: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday dismissed any suggestion of terrorist involvement in the Nowgam Police Station explosion, noting that early indications point to an accident occurring during sample-collection work.
He added that an investigation has been initiated to determine the precise sequence of events.
Addressing reporters, LG Sinha stated, "There is no terrorist angle in the Nowgam incident. Samples were being taken when this accident happened. I have ordered an inquiry into the matter."
Meanwhile, officials reported on Sunday that the area around Nowgam Police Station in Srinagar has been cordoned off by Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) teams and security forces as investigations continue following the blast that claimed nine lives and left 32 others injured.
Security forces and forensic specialists are conducting examinations at the site to gather evidence.
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Late on Friday night, an accidental explosion at Nowgam Police Station resulted in the deaths of nine personnel, injuries to 32 others, and significant damage to the nearby building. The injured were admitted to Shri Maharaja Hari Singh Hospital (SMHS) in Srinagar for further treatment.
On Saturday, Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP) Nalin Prabhat emphasised that speculation about the incident was unnecessary, as initial findings suggested the blast occurred inadvertently during a required forensic procedure.
The DGP informed that nine individuals who lost their lives included one officer from the State Investigation Agency (SIA), three FSL personnel, two crime-scene photographers, two revenue officials who were assisting the Magistrate's team, and a tailor associated with the operation.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday assured that the Government will provide every possible support to the families of the victims who lost their lives in the Nowgam Police Station explosion.
CM Abdullah has directed J-K Education and Health Minister Sakina Itoo to ensure the best treatment for the injured, and assured that the damaged structures will be duly compensated, an official statement issued by the Chief Minister's office read.
National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Saturday called for a thorough and independent investigation into the Nowgam police station blast, saying that "mistakes" in the initial handling of the explosive may have contributed to the tragedy that claimed nine lives and damaged multiple residential structures.