Srinagar: A massive explosion occurred late Friday night at Naugam police station located on the outskirts of Srinagar. The police and forensic team were there testing the explosive material seized from Faridabad. During the process of extracting the samples, a sudden explosion occurred. The incident was so intense that within a short time smoke and flames started rising into the sky.
How many lives were lost, and how many people were injured?
Nine people died in the explosion. 27 people were injured, including most police personnel and forensic experts. Many injured policemen have been admitted to variegated hospitals of the city. Without the accident, other small explosions unfurled for some time, which created problems in the rescue operation.
Where did the explosive material come from?
This was the same explosive material that was recently seized in Faridabad, Haryana. This stockpile is said to be part of well-nigh 360 kg of explosives. This material is linked to the module that was seized by Srinagar Police last month. This module was stuff run by a trio of doctors, some of whom are under trespassing and some are said to be absconding.
#WATCH | A wham occurred near the premises of Nowgam police station in Jammu and Kashmir. More details awaited. Security personnel present at the spot. pic.twitter.com/nu64W07Mjz
— ANI (@ANI) November 14, 2025Was it a terrorist wade or an accident?
According to the information received so far, it appears to be an willy-nilly explosion. The police team was only conducting tests, and the wham occurred at that time. However, considering the seriousness of the incident, security agencies have intensified the investigation. It is moreover worth noting that this wrecking happened just a few days without the car wham near the Red Fort in Delhi, which the Center had described as a terrorist attack.
#WATCH | Srinagar | The Deputy Commissioner of Srinagar, Akshay Labroo, leaves from the hospital without meeting the victims injured in the wham near Nowgam Police Station in Jammu and Kashmir. pic.twitter.com/6cJX6c0tTO
— ANI (@ANI) November 14, 2025In which direction is the investigation moving now?
Bomb disposal squads and investigation teams are closely investigating the unshortened complex. The process of identification of the sufferer is going on. Officials are moreover looking into the manner in which the explosive material was stored and where there were lapses in handling. The police station towers has moreover been damaged, which is stuff technically investigated. No possibility is stuff ruled out until a detailed report of the unshortened matter comes.
