Srinagar: Several political leaders in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday expressed sorrow over the accidental explosion at Nowgam police station in Srinagar that left nine people dead and 32 others injured.

In a post on his official X handle, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed grief over the incident.

"The chief minister has expressed deep sorrow and grief over the tragic accidental explosion at Nowgam police station, which claimed precious lives and left several personnel injured," it read.

Abdullah also extended heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved families and prayed for the swift recovery of all those injured.

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, who ordered a probe into the cause of the incident also mourned the loss of lives.

"Deeply anguished by the loss of precio

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