Massive Blast Inside Police Station Nowgam During Inspection of Seized Explosive
Srinagar:Casualties are feared after a massive late-night blast rocked Nowgam Police Station at around 11:20 pm on Friday, sources said.
They said the explosion occurred when a Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team, along with police personnel and the local Tehsildar, was inspecting a large quantity of ammonium nitrate that had been confiscated earlier in a high-profile inter-state terror network case, in which 2,900 kg of IED-making material was recovered.
The investigation—described by police as a “white-collar terror ecosystem” involving professionals and students radicalised through encrypted channels with alleged foreign links—has so far led to the arrest of seven key operatives, including two doctors, Dr. Muzammil Ahmad Ganaie and Dr. Adeel, who were allegedly involved in fundraising, logistics, and procurement of arms and bomb-making material.
The blast reportedly took place during the sampling and inspection process, causing extensive damage inside the station and injuring several members of the inspection team. While the exact number of casualties is yet to be officially confirmed, multiple injuries are feared.
Officials later confirmed that at least eight personnel sustained injuries in the accidental blast at Nowgam Police Station while taking samples of the explosive material seized in Faridabad.
Authorities emphasised that the incident was not a terror attack, but an accidental detonation during the handling of highly sensitive material.
“It’s a very unfortunate incident,” an official said.
Emergency teams immediately rushed all injured personnel to the hospital, while the area has been secured for further examination. More details are awaited.(KDC)
