Srinagar Blast: Major Accident at Nowgam Police Station Claims 9 Lives, 32 Injured — Full Update
Srinagar Blast has once again shaken Jammu and Kashmir after a powerful accidental explosion at the Nowgam Police Station on Friday night resulted in nine deaths and at least 32 injuries. The tragic incident occurred when confiscated explosive material recovered from Faridabad was being examined by the forensic team and top officers of the State Investigation Agency (SIA).
The Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP), Nalin Prabhat, confirmed that the explosion was “accidental” and urged people and media houses not to speculate about the cause. This incident comes just days after the deadly Red Fort blast in Delhi, raising concerns about the handling of explosives connected to recent terror modules.
Srinagar Blast Update — Accidental Explosion at Police Station
According to officials, the Srinagar Blast occurred around 11:20 PM when forensic and crime branch teams were examining a large cache of explosive substances. These materials had been recently seized from Faridabad during the busting of a “white collar” terror module involving several highly educated individuals, including doctors.
DGP Prabhat stated clearly:
“The blast was accidental. Any other speculation into the cause of this incident is unnecessary.”
The explosion was so powerful that parts of the building collapsed, vehicles caught fire, and debris was scattered over a large radius.
Srinagar Blast: What Caused the Explosion?
Officials confirmed the presence of ammonium nitrate, detonators, and petroleum-based substances, which made the recovery extremely volatile. The forensic experts were conducting a routine examination when the accidental explosion took place.
The material was part of a seizure linked to terrorists operating between Faridabad, Haryana, and Jammu & Kashmir, as per earlier investigations.
Why the Explosives Were Stored at Nowgam Police Station
The Nowgam station was directly involved in cracking a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) cell responsible for placing threatening posters across Srinagar. This investigation led to the recovery of 2,900 kg of explosive substances and the arrest of several “terror doctors.”
Srinagar Blast: Victims Identified so Far
Seven out of the nine victims have been identified:
Mohd Shafi Parray (50) — Tailor, Wanabal
Aijaz Afzal Mir (40) — Senior Grade Constable, HMT Gazaliabad
Arshid Ahmad Shah (36) — Crime Branch Photo Section, Kulgam
Mubashir Mansoor — Cameraman, Tral
Naib Tehsildar Muzaffar Ahmad — Soibugh, Budgam
Inspector Peer Asrar Ul Haq — Kupwara
Suhail — Natipora, working with the Tehsildar
Most victims were either SIA officials, forensic experts, or crime branch staff who handled the explosive material.
Srinagar Blast Impact: Severe Damage to Buildings
DGP Prabhat confirmed that the police station building was “severely damaged”, and several nearby structures were also affected.
Tremors Felt 15 km Away
Residents from far-off areas reported feeling tremors caused by the explosion, highlighting its intensity.
Vehicles Destroyed
CCTV and mobile footage showed multiple vehicles engulfed in flames shortly after the blast.
Srinagar Blast CCTV Footage: What the Video Shows
CCTV footage from a nearby house captures:
A massive flash
Shockwave hitting surrounding structures
Debris flying into the air
Smoke rising immediately after the blast
Smartphone videos showed firefighters battling flames amid thick smoke.
Srinagar Blast Aftermath: High-Level Visits Planned
J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah are expected to visit the site to assess the situation.
LG Manoj Sinha expressed grief, stating:
“Extremely anguished by the loss of precious lives due to this tragic accidental blast. All assistance is being provided.”
He also ordered a high-level probe into the circumstances leading to the explosion.
Connection Between Srinagar Blast and Delhi Blast?
Investigating agencies are looking into potential overlaps between:
The Nowgam explosive recovery
The Red Fort car blast
Delhi Blast Latest Update
Investigators in the Delhi blast confirmed that over 2 kg of ammonium nitrate was used.
The suicide bomber, Umar Mohammed, was described as an “expert bomb maker.”
The ammonium nitrate used in the Delhi blast may have originated from the same terror ecosystem involved in the Srinagar case.
White Collar Terror Module: The Silent Threat
Earlier, J&K Police busted a sophisticated terror module consisting of:
3 MBBS doctors (Adeel Ahmad Rather, Muzammil Shakeel, Shaheen Saeed)
Fertilizer dealer
Imam
Engineering graduates
They reportedly procured explosive chemicals under the guise of research and agriculture.
How the Module Operated
The group leveraged:
Academic credentials
Access to chemicals
Low suspicion levels
This enabled them to smuggle explosive materials across state borders.
Srinagar Blast – Official Statement from the Top Cop
DGP Nalin Prabhat emphasized:
27 police personnel were injured
2 revenue officials and 3 civilians were hurt
All necessary assistance is being provided
He reiterated that the handling of explosives was done with extreme caution, but due to their unstable nature, the incident occurred accidentally.
