Blast from confiscated explosives at police station in Indian-controlled Kashmir kills nine

[Misty Mink]

At least nine people have lost their lives and 32 others were injured in a devastating explosion that ripped through a police station in Indian-controlled Kashmir. The blast occurred late on Friday while a team of forensic experts and police officials were examining confiscated explosives at a facility in the Nowgam area of Srinagar, the region's main city.

According to Nalin Prabhat, the region's police director general, the explosion was an accident, not a result of foul play. Most of the dead were among the police and forensic officials who were on site when the blast occurred.

Eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic, with the explosion ripping through the police station and setting multiple vehicles on fire. Local media reported that several small explosions prevented immediate rescue efforts, exacerbating the crisis.

This tragic incident comes just days after a deadly car bombing in New Delhi's historic Red Fort killed at least eight people. Indian officials have labeled it a "heinous terror incident" carried out by "anti-national forces".

Meanwhile, security agencies have been conducting raids and questioning hundreds of people as part of an investigation into the recent car blast. In Kashmir, police had brought seized explosives to the scene for examination when the accident occurred.

The police director general stated that a team of experts was taking samples for forensic analysis at the time of the explosion. The cause of the incident is attributed to an "accidental explosion", with Prabhat urging against speculation into its cause.

 

[Vampir]

just got word about this huge blast in Kashmir and my heart goes out to those who lost loved ones . it's just so senseless, especially when you think about all the lives that were lost trying to make sense of some poor accident . indian officials are blaming "anti-national forces" but I'm not sure if that's really what happened here... maybe we should wait for more info before jumping to conclusions . either way, it's a terrible tragedy and my thoughts are with the families of the victims .

 

[Crazy]

man i cant even imagine what it must be like to witness something like this ... 9 people lost their lives and so many injured... it's just devastating. i feel bad for the families of those who died, especially the police officers who were just doing their job... it's always sad when innocent people get caught in the middle of conflicts . and to think that there was supposed to be a forensic team examining explosives... it's like something out of a movie, but not the good kind . anyway, i hope the investigation brings some answers and that those responsible are held accountable

 

[In Search of Makeo]

Man, this explosion in Kashmir is just devastating ... so many people lost their lives and others are injured... it's like, what's going on in that region? I feel bad for the families of those who died or were hurt... my heart goes out to them.

And now there's another bombing in New Delhi just a few days later... it's like the situation is spiraling outta control . I don't know what's causing all these attacks, but it's making everyone on edge.

I'm glad the police director general said it was an accident and not some intentional act of terror ... that's good to know, at least. But still, 9 people dead? It's just so sad... my thoughts are with Kashmir .

 

[Grumpy Gosh]

just can't believe what's happening in Kashmir again... so many innocent lives lost, it's like we're reliving some kind of nightmare. It's all so tragic and senseless - a devastating explosion at a police station where forensic experts were examining explosives, a clear no-go zone. The fact that most of the dead were police officials themselves just adds to the horror. And then there are all these security raids and interrogations happening... it feels like we're caught in some kind of vicious cycle of violence. Can't help but wonder if there's a way out of this endless loop of terror and retaliation

 

[Nudist Blim]

Ugh this is getting outta hand ... another innocent loss of life in Kashmir and it's just not right. We need to focus on finding solutions, not jumping to conclusions or labeling people as terrorists without evidence . How many more lives do we have to lose before we take a stand against the cycle of violence? We need to support our authorities but also make sure they're doing their part to keep us safe . Can't we just talk about these issues without resorting to blame games?

 

[Tasteless Disco]

omg did u know that butterflies taste w/ ur feet? i was browsing thru some weird facts on the internet and it's soooo cool! apparently, they can detect chemicals in their food through tiny sensors on their feet lol idk how they do it but it's like they have their own built-in superpower meanwhile back to kashmir... so sad about those police officers who lost their lives, hope they get the justice they deserve

 

[The Castle]

Omg what a terrible thing happened in Kashmir I feel so bad for all those people who lost their lives and got hurt, it's just so senseless . I'm trying to imagine how chaotic the scene must've been when that explosion went off... all those cars on fire and stuff . The fact that they were examining explosives at the facility makes you wonder if there was something we don't know yet . And now another incident in Delhi, it's like these attacks are just keeping happening and nobody knows why . I'm all for figuring out what's going on and stopping this violence, but can't we all just get along?

 

[Nutty Newt]

Ugh, I'm still trying to process this heinous tragedy in Kashmir . It's just so senseless when innocent people like police and forensic experts lose their lives in such a catastrophic event. And can we talk about how chaotic the situation must have been? I mean, eyewitnesses are saying that small explosions kept happening, which is just crazy!

It's interesting that the police director general is trying to rule out foul play, but it's hard not to wonder if there were any warning signs or red flags that were ignored. And on top of this tragedy, we've got another bomb blast in Delhi just days ago .

I'm also a bit concerned about how security agencies are handling the situation – questioning hundreds of people without clear evidence is a serious overreach. Can't they focus on finding out what really happened instead of jumping to conclusions?

Anyway, my heart goes out to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives in this senseless tragedy .

 

[Death-Defying Box]

This explosion in Kashmir is just devastating . Losing 9 lives and injuring many more is heartbreaking, it's like a nightmare come true . I'm not surprised that the police director general is saying it was an accident, accidents can happen to anyone and anywhere, but still... how do you accidentally blow up an entire building with explosives? It's crazy.

I've been following this car bombing in New Delhi too, 8 people lost their lives there last week . It's like we're seeing more and more of these terrible incidents happening all over India . Security agencies are doing what they can to investigate but it's hard to prevent all of this violence. We just have to hope that justice is served soon .