High Alert In Srinagar As CFSL And NSG Teams Investigate Nowgam Police Station Blast

Central teams visit the Nowgam police station blast site in Jammu and Kashmir. CFSL and NSG officials collect samples, seal the area, and study the explosive accident that killed nine people. Detailed story with history, updates, and key developments.

High Alert In Srinagar As CFSL And NSG Teams Investigate Nowgam Police Station Blast
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Nowgam(Kashmir)[India] November 17:The morning at Nowgam police station changed fast. The calm road saw many people in uniform move with focus. CFSL and NSG teams walked inside the damaged area. They looked at every corner. They lifted pieces of broken walls. They picked burnt metal parts. They spoke to officers who were present on the day of the blast. The police station and nearby lanes stayed sealed. No one was allowed to enter as the experts wanted clean space for collecting facts.

Study Of The Blast Site

The teams came from Delhi and Chandigarh. They studied the shed where the blast happened. They checked the rubble. They searched for signs that could show how the accident took place. Many small clues lay hidden under dust. The officers took samples in sealed bags. They also matched the pattern of the damage with past cases. India has seen many such investigations in history. Each one tells how even a small mistake with explosives can turn deadly.


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Explosives Brought From Faridabad

The explosives brought to Nowgam were around 360 kg. They came from Faridabad after a huge seizure of 3,000 kg. These were linked with a white collar terror module of JeM. The material was kept for sampling. The team wanted to check the quality and type. This process was going on for two days. Then the sudden accident happened. The sound was heard across Srinagar. Cars and homes near the police station got damaged. People in the area recalled past blasts from the early years of militancy. It brought back fear.

Lives Lost In The Blast

Nine people lost their lives. They included officers from SIA and three members from the FSL team. Two photographers and two revenue officers also died. A tailor who worked with the team was among the victims too. Their work was important for building a strong case against the terror network. The loss shook the whole region. Many old officers said that such accidents have happened in earlier decades too when untrained workers handled bulk explosives. This time, it was skilled teams, yet fate played its part.

Probe And Official Response

The Union territory administration ordered a magisterial probe. This is required under law after such incidents. The Lieutenant Governor said that the blast had no terror angle. He stated it was a pure accident during the sampling process. He also praised the police for cracking a pan India module and stopping many attacks. The area remains sealed as the teams continue their study. Residents hope that the truth will come out soon and safety measures will be stronger in future.

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