🔗 Share this article Tragedy Occurs as Inadvertent Detonation at Law Enforcement Facility in Indian-administered Kashmir Results in Nine Fatalities A tragic explosion at a law enforcement facility in Indian-administered Kashmir has caused the loss of nine persons and injuries to thirty-two more, according to authority reports. The occurrence took place when a stockpile of confiscated explosives unintentionally detonated during handling procedures. Chronology of Occurrences The explosion took place on Friday evening at the Nowgam security post, where detonation agents confiscated in Faridabad region in the northern state of Haryana were being held provisionally. Area security director announced that the blast materials were awaiting forensic examination when a "very unfortunate" mishap during handling led to their blast at approximately 23:20 local time. Police Declarations Security forces confirmed that this was an "unintentional explosion" and as opposed to a terrorist attack. "Different conjectures regarding the reason of this occurrence is unwarranted," highlighted the law enforcement head during a press briefing. The police station suffered severe damage from the blast, with nearby constructions also being impacted by the strong explosion. Impact and Casualties Multiple vehicles were "covered in blaze and transformed into ashen remains, with wreckage spread across the area," according to official reports. "The force of the detonation was so powerful that some body parts were recovered from nearby houses, approximately between 100 and 200 meters from the police station," mentioned an authority informant. The bulk of the fatalities were police officers, along with scientific examination staff, two crime scene photographers, and a clothing professional who was accompanying the group. Administration Action The area's Lieutenant Governor conveyed sympathies and declared that an inquiry had been ordered into the tragic incident. "I have ordered a probe to ascertain the cause of the unintentional blast. Profoundly distressed by the fatalities of important persons due to profoundly sorrowful accidental blast at Nowgam police station in the Srinagar area. My condolences to the mourning loved ones. I wish for speedy recovery of the harmed," expressed the official on social media.