NewzVille Desk
Nine people died in an accidental explosion at Nowgam Police Station in Jammu and Kashmir last night. Addressing the media in New Delhi, Home Affairs Joint Secretary (J&K Division) Prashant Lokhande said that 27 police personnel, two revenue officials, and three civilians have sustained injuries in the incident.
He said that the injured were immediately rushed for medical care. Lokhande informed that the explosion occurred while processing a huge cache of explosive substances and chemicals recovered during the investigation of a terror module.
He said that the explosives were kept securely in an open area of the police station and were being processed for forensic examination as part of standard procedure.
He said that due to their unstable and sensitive nature, the materials were being handled with utmost care. Lokhande said that the police station building, along with some surrounding structures, suffered severe damage.
Urging people to avoid speculation, he added that the cause of the accident is under investigation. Lokhande also said that the government stands in solidarity with the families of the deceased during this hour of grief.
