J&K DGP Rules Out Speculation, Confirms Nowgam PS Blast Was Accidental; 9 Dead, 32 Injured

At least nine people lost their lives and more than 32 were injured after an accidental blast took place near the Nowgam Police Station in Srinagar on Friday night, police said. The explosion occurred while teams were checking and taking samples of explosive material recovered during an investigation. The blast caused major damage to the police station and nearby buildings. Officials have now begun a detailed inquiry into how the accident happened.

 

 

 

 

“During the investigation in FIR 162 of 2025 of PS Nowgam, a huge quantity of explosive substances, chemicals and regents were also recovered from Faridabad on 9th and 10th of November, 2025. This recovery, like the rest of the recoveries which we have done, was transported and kept securely in the open area of the Police Station Nowgam. 

As part of the prescribed procedure, the samples of the recovery had to be forwarded for further forensic and chemical examination. On account of the voluminous nature of the recovery, this process was going on for the past 2 days, which means yesterday and the day before, by the FSL team.

 

Due to the unstable and sensitive nature of the recovery, the sampling process and handling was being done with utmost caution by the FSL team. However, unfortunately, during this course, last night, around 11.20 PM, an accidental explosion took place. Any other speculation into the cause of this incident is unnecessary. 9 people have lost their lives in this incident. 

1 personnel of SIA, 3 personnel of the FSL team, 2 crime scene photographers, 2 revenue officials who were part of the Magistrate’s team, 1 tailor who was associated with the team. In addition, 27 police personnel, 2 revenue officials and 3 civilians from the adjacent areas have received injuries, who were immediately evacuated to the nearest hospital… The building of the PS has been very severely damaged and even the adjacent buildings have been affected.

The extent of this damage is being ascertained. The cause of this unfortunate incident is being inquired into. J&K police stands in solidarity with the families of the deceased in this hour of grief”.