Abdullah Calls for Probe into Nowgam Blast, Blames Initial Handling
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{ "title": "Abdullah Calls for Probe into Nowgam Blast, Blames Initial Handling", "article": "National Conference president Farooq Abdullah has demanded a thorough and independent investigation into the Nowgam police station blast that claimed nine lives and damaged residential structures. Speaking to ANI, Abdullah criticized the local authorities for not consulting experts before handling the explosive material. "This is our mistake. We should have talked to those who understand this explosive better before dealing with it ourselves," he said. The blast, which occurred during the handling of an explosive device inside the police station premises, has raised concerns about the safety procedures in place. Abdullah linked the incident to the current atmosphere of suspicion faced by Kashmiri residents across the country. "We are still facing the aftermath of the Delhi blast, and fingers are being pointed at every Kashmiri. It's time to accept that we are Indians and not responsible for this," he said. The Jammu and Kashmir Police are probing the incident, with the Director General of Police, Nalin Prabhat, stating that preliminary findings suggest an inadvertent blast during a mandated forensic procedure. The Ministry of Home Affairs has attributed the cause of the incident to the highly unstable nature of the explosive material recovered during a terror module probe linked to the Delhi Red Fort blast. Abdullah emphasized the need for accountability, urging authorities to establish responsibility and prevent similar incidents. "There is a need for a thorough investigation and study of this. We must learn from our mistakes and prevent such tragedies in the future," he said."
