J&K LG Denies Terrorist Link to Nowgam Blast, Calls it Accidental Explosion
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Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has ruled out any terrorist involvement in the Nowgam Police Station blast, stating that initial investigations suggest it was an accidental explosion during sample collection work. An inquiry has been ordered to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the incident. The blast, which occurred on Friday, resulted in the deaths of nine people and injured 32 others. Security forces and forensic experts are conducting on-site examinations to collect evidence and piece together the events leading up to the explosion. The Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP), Nalin Prabhat, emphasized that any speculation about the incident was premature, as preliminary findings pointed to an inadvertent blast during a mandated forensic procedure. The victims included one officer from the State Investigation Agency (SIA), three Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) personnel, two crime-scene photographers, two revenue officials, and a tailor associated with the operation. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has assured that the government will provide support to the families of the victims and ensure the best treatment for the injured. He has also directed the Education and Health Minister to compensate the damaged structures. National Conference president Farooq Abdullah has called for a thorough and independent investigation into the Nowgam police station blast, suggesting that mistakes in the initial handling of the explosive may have contributed to the tragedy.
