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- By Nicole Jackson
- 16 Apr 2026
A devastating blast at a police station in the Kashmir region under Indian control has led to the fatalities of nine persons and harm to thirty-two others, according to official statements.
The incident took place when a collection of seized explosive materials inadvertently exploded during processing activities.
The blast happened on Friday evening at the Nowgam law enforcement facility, where blast substances confiscated in Faridabad in the northern province of Haryana province were being held provisionally.
Regional security director announced that the detonation substances were pending scientific analysis when a "deeply regrettable" incident during management caused their explosion at approximately 23:20 in the evening.
Police authorities asserted that this was an "inadvertent blast" and rather than a terror incident. "Alternative theories regarding the cause of this event is unneeded," emphasized the security director during a media conference.
The law enforcement facility experienced significant harm from the explosion, with adjacent buildings also being influenced by the intense detonation.
Numerous cars were "covered in blaze and transformed into ashen remains, with wreckage spread across the location," according to police accounts.
"The intensity of the explosion was so powerful that some body parts were found in nearby houses, approximately 100-200 meters distant the police station," mentioned an police contact.
The bulk of the victims were security officials, along with technical investigation team, two crime scene photographers, and a clothing professional who was present with the personnel.
The region's Administrative Head stated commiserations and announced that an probe had been ordered into the tragic incident.
"I have ordered a investigation to ascertain the cause of the inadvertent detonation. Extremely pained by the fatalities of important persons due to exceptionally devastating inadvertent detonation at Nowgam police station in the Srinagar area. My condolences to the mourning loved ones. I wish for rapid recuperation of the harmed," stated the official on social media.
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