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Indian Kashmir deadly explosion killed at least nine people and injured 32 others after confiscated explosives detonated inside a police station in Srinagar late Friday. The blast tore through the Nowgam station during a forensic inspection and ignited a large fire that consumed vehicles and damaged nearby homes. The keyphrase Indian Kashmir deadly explosion highlights the severity of the tragedy and the rising security concerns in the region.
Forensic team caught in sudden blast
Police chief Nalin Prabhat said the explosion occurred while experts examined explosive material seized in recent raids. He described the incident as accidental and dismissed any foul play.
Moreover, he explained that the explosives came from a suspected militant cell uncovered last month in Faridabad.
Authorities confirmed that six police and forensic officers died, along with two civil administrators and one civilian. Several victims remain in critical condition.
Rescue efforts slowed by secondary blasts
Witnesses said multiple small explosions followed the main blast and delayed rescue operations. The shockwave shattered windows across the neighborhood and scattered debris over 100 meters. Residents reported hearing the explosion from miles away.
“The blast rattled our homes and threw open the windows,” said Bashir Ahmed, a local resident.
Link to recent New Delhi car attack
The tragedy follows Monday’s car blast in New Delhi near the Red Fort, which killed at least eight people. Indian authorities labeled it a terror attack and linked it to “anti-national forces.” Hours before the Delhi explosion, police said they dismantled a militant cell operating from Kashmir. Officers arrested seven suspects, including two doctors, and seized a large amount of bomb-making material.
Since then, security forces have raided several locations in Kashmir, questioning hundreds and detaining many.
Protests grow after civilian’s death
Relatives of Mohammad Shafi Parray, the civilian killed in the Nowgam blast, marched to the police station demanding justice. They claimed officers summoned him to stitch bags for storing explosive samples.
A local officer confirmed that police called the tailor to the station before the explosion.
Decades of tension frame the incident
Kashmir remains a flashpoint between India and Pakistan, both of which claim the region.
Militant groups have fought Indian rule since 1989. India accuses Pakistan of supporting these groups, while Pakistan denies involvement. Many Kashmiris say they seek political freedom, not violence.
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