J&K Police Station Blast Ruled Accidental: Union Home Ministry Probe
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A devastating explosion inside the Nowgam police station in Jammu and Kashmir has been confirmed as accidental by the Union home ministry. The blast occurred on Friday night, leaving at least 9 dead and 27 injured, with the police station premises severely damaged. According to Prashant Lokhande, joint secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs, the explosion took place while samples of explosives were being collected for forensic examination. The samples were recovered from a terror module based in Faridabad and were being handled by experts in a secure open area within the police station. Lokhande stated that the sampling process had been ongoing for two days, following standard operating procedures, to examine the chemical and explosive substances recovered from the module. However, at around 11:20 pm on Friday, an accidental explosion occurred, resulting in the loss of life and injuries to police personnel, revenue officials, and civilians. The cause of the accident is currently under investigation, and officials have urged the public to refrain from speculation. The Union home ministry has assured that all agencies involved in the investigation are working together in a coordinated and scientific manner to determine the exact cause of the blast.
