New Delhi, Nov 15 (UNI) Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday expressed deep sorrow over the devastating blast at Nowgam police station in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, which killed nine people and injured 24 others on Friday night.
Taking to social media platform X, Kharge extended heartfelt condolences to the victims’ families and called for swift medical aid and adequate compensation for those affected.
“It is extremely disconcerting and sad to know that 9 precious lives have been lost and 24 people have been injured,” Kharge said. “The injured must be treated with prompt medical supervision and adequate compensation must be provided to the victims.”
Kharge also urged the union government to strengthen intelligence and anti-terror operations, describing the incident as a “wake-up call.” He called for an all-party meeting to address the growing terrorism threat, saying, “Congress stands united with the nation, against the scourge of terrorism.”
The blast occurred around 11:20 pm while police and forensic teams were examining explosives seized in connection with a “white-collar” terror module case. The explosion is believed to be linked to a recent terror bust in Faridabad, Haryana, where 2,900 kg of IED-making material was recovered.
Jammu and Kashmir DGP Nalin Prabhat confirmed the incident was an accidental explosion rather than a deliberate terror attack and promised a thorough investigation.
The tragic incident has intensified calls for enhanced security measures in the region, highlighting the continued challenges faced by law enforcement in countering terrorism while safeguarding public safety.
