On Friday night, November 14, 2025, a powerful explosion tore through the Nowgam police station in Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian-controlled Kashmir, killing nine people and injuring around 29 others. Officials warn the toll could rise as rescue teams comb through the damaged site.
The blast occurred inside a secure storage area where officers and forensic specialists were examining seized explosive material brought from Faridabad, Haryana. According to local channel India Today, the evidence was linked to a recent car bomb attack near Delhi's Red Fort.
Video footage captured flames and thick smoke billowing from the station's compound, where parked vehicles went up in flames. Fire tenders and ambulances rushed in within minutes, battling the blaze and transporting the wounded to Srinagar's hospitals.
Most of the victims were police personnel and forensic experts working on the case. As of Saturday morning, police have not released an official statement, and the investigation has been temporarily halted pending a full safety review.
This incident follows a deadly car bomb near the Red Fort on November 10, 2025, which killed eight on the spot—later revised to 13 fatalities by local media—and injured 20 others. Together, these attacks underscore ongoing challenges for security forces in handling explosive threats.
For young global citizens and business travelers, this highlights the importance of robust emergency response systems and careful evidence management. As the probe unfolds, authorities face scrutiny over standard protocols for transporting and storing hazardous material.
Authorities have pledged to share more details as the investigation progresses, aiming to restore confidence in protocols that safeguard both personnel and communities across the region.
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9 killed, 29 injured in massive explosion in Indian-controlled Kashmir
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