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Blast at Srinagar's Nowgam Police Station Injures at Least 8 During Explosives Inspection

Authorities have opened an inquiry into the cause.

Overview

  • Police and a Forensic Science Laboratory team were handling seized explosive material reportedly from Faridabad when the blast occurred.
  • At least eight personnel were reported injured, according to initial official accounts.
  • A fire spread through the station compound, damaging multiple vehicles as fire tenders responded.
  • Roads leading to the police station were closed while emergency services worked at the scene.
  • Officials have not determined the cause, and the incident comes four days after a deadly car explosion in Delhi that the government called a terror case.