Overview
- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha directed an inquiry to determine the cause of the Nowgam Police Station explosion, which officials describe as accidental.
- The blast left nine people dead and 32 injured, according to updated figures reported by Daily Excelsior.
- Those killed included police personnel, revenue officials and a civilian, with the Lieutenant Governor offering wreaths and formal tributes.
- Sinha visited Ujala Cygnus and SMHS hospitals in Srinagar, received briefings from doctors, and instructed staff to ensure the best possible care.
- The government pledged assistance to affected families, and senior civil, police and security officials joined floral tributes at the Police Control Room.