Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs J&K Division Prashant Lokhande on Saturday briefed on the massive accidental explosion that occurred inside the Nowgam Police Station late on November 14 around 11:20 pm. The official confirmed that the blast took place during the handling of a large cache of explosive substances and chemicals recovered in the investigation of a recently busted terror module. The powerful blast claimed nine lives and left several police personnel, revenue officials and civilians injured.

Nowgam Blast: Probe launched

The official added that despite being stored securely and processed under expert supervision as per standard procedures, the unstable nature of the materials led to the tragic incident. He stated that the government has launched a probe into the

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