Overview
- Late Friday, a powerful detonation at Nowgam police station in Srinagar collapsed parts of the building, set vehicles ablaze, and was captured on CCTV.
- Authorities confirmed at least 9 dead and 27 injured, with rescue and forensic teams from J&K Police, the Army, and CRPF deployed and a security alert issued across the region.
- Evidence gathering centers on about 360 kg of ammonium nitrate stored as case material and the possibility that a device hidden in a seized car set off the larger blast.
- A shadow group named PAFF claimed responsibility, which officials said is under verification as they examine the scene and review footage.
- Investigators are probing links to this week’s Red Fort car blast that killed 13, drawing on prior Faridabad seizures of roughly 2,900 kg of explosive materials, arrests including three doctors tied to Al-Falah University, and the recovery of a red Ford EcoSport with a suspect in custody.