Nowgam Blast Derails Probe into Jaish Terror Module, Leaves 9 Dead
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A devastating explosion ripped through the Nowgam police station in Srinagar late Friday night, killing nine people and injuring 32 others. The blast, which occurred while forensic teams were collecting and packaging samples of explosive material, has thrown the investigation into a major 'white-collar terrorism' module off track. The module, involving highly educated individuals including doctors, had allegedly stored and transported explosives disguised as industrial chemicals. The probe, which began after Jaish posters threatening the police surfaced in Bonpora, had led investigators to Faridabad, where quintals of explosive material and reagents were recovered. The seized chemicals were being brought to Nowgam police station for sampling, but the explosion turned the facility into a scene of devastation. Flames engulfed the building instantly, damaging dozens of nearby homes and injuring many residents. Officials have confirmed that the explosion occurred during the sampling of volatile substances and have ruled out sabotage. Investigators are still trying to determine the exact cause of the blast, but the tragedy has raised questions about storing massive quantities of unstable material in a police station located in a densely populated locality. The blast has left the heart of the probe in ruins, and investigators continue to collect evidence and question witnesses to piece together what happened.
