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India: Nine Killed, 29 Injured in Blast at Nowgam Police Station

Authorities say the blast occurred during handling of confiscated explosives tied to a Jaish-e-Muhammad probe.

Overview

  • NDTV reports nine fatalities and 29 injuries after a powerful detonation inside the Nowgam police station in Jammu and Kashmir.
  • Most of those killed were police and forensic personnel, with two Srinagar administration officials among the dead.
  • The explosives involved had reportedly been recently transported from Faridabad in the state of Haryana.
  • The material was being examined as part of an investigation linked to Jaish-e-Muhammad posters and related arrests.
  • Injured were taken to the Indian Army’s 92 Base Hospital and the Sher-i-Kashmir Institute, and officials are assessing vehicle damage as the inquiry continues.