Srinagar, Nov 15 (UNI) J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has ordered a probe into the accidental explosion at Srinagar’s Nowgam Police Station on Friday night, which left nine people dead and 32 others injured.
Lieutenant Governor Sinha expressed his anguish over the loss of precious lives in the tragic accidental blast at Nowgam Police Station.
“Deeply anguished by the loss of precious lives due to extremely tragic accidental blast at Nowgam Police Station in Srinagar. My condolences to the bereaved families. I pray for speedy recovery of the injured. The government stands in solidarity with the families, friends, and loved ones of the departed. All possible assistance is being provided to those affected. I have ordered a probe to ascertain the cause of the accidental explosion,” the Lieutenant Governor said on X.
The explosion occurred last night when a police team, along with a magistrate and forensic officials, was taking samples from the explosive materials recovered from Haryana’s Faridabad last week. J&K Police has termed the blast accident and ruled out any terror angle.
J&K Chief Minister expressed deep sorrow and grief over the tragic accidental explosion at Nowgam Police Station. He extended heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved families and prayed for the swift recovery of all those injured.
Former Chief Minister and PDP president Mehboba Mufti said she was deeply anguished by the tragic accidental blast.
“This heartbreaking incident lays bare the risks and difficult conditions under which our police personnel serve to keep the rest of us safe. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, and prayers for strength and swift recovery for the injured,” she said on X.
Former Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad said he was deeply pained by the tragic blast at Nowgam Police Station.
Peoples Conference chairman and MLA Sajad Lone said the accidental blast at the Nowgam is heartbreaking.
“Heartfelt condolences to families of those who lost their lives. In this distressing moment may they muster the courage to bear this loss,” he said on X.
LG orders probe into Nowgam PS blast; political leaders express deep shock
