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Accidental Blast at Srinagar Police Station Kills at Least 9

Officials say the detonation occurred during forensic handling of explosives seized in Faridabad, and investigators are reconstructing the sequence of events.

Overview

  • Police report the explosion struck the Nowgam station in Srinagar late Friday while a forensic team examined seized materials.
  • Authorities have ruled out militant involvement and characterized the incident as an accidental detonation.
  • The cache had been recovered in Faridabad on Nov. 9–10 and moved to the station for analysis due to its unstable nature.
  • Victims include police officers and forensic personnel, and dozens were injured as the blast destroyed the building and ignited fires.
  • Specialized teams are conducting evidence recovery, DNA identification of victims, and structural inspections as part of the ongoing probe.