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Nowgam blast was 'avoidable' had SOPs been followed: Ex-officials
Tragedy struck at the Nowgam police station, where a devastating explosion resulted in the deaths of nine individuals and left 32 others injured. Experts, including former FSL director RL Dhar, assert that the calamity was preventable, citing a failure to adhere to standard operating procedures as a significant oversight. The presence of non-technical personnel within the FSL raised further concerns.
Brisk checking at Howrah, Sealdah stations amid nationwide vigil following Nowgam, Delhi blasts
Security has been heightened at key West Bengal railway stations, including Howrah and Sealdah. This follows recent blasts in Delhi and Nowgam. Officials are conducting thorough checks of vehicles and passengers. Increased personnel are maintaining surveillance. Hotels are also under increased watch. The state is taking strict measures to ensure public safety.
Forensic error, not terror, blamed for Nowgam police station tragedy: Officials
An accidental explosion at Nowgam police station killed nine people late Friday night. Preliminary investigations suggest excessive lighting used by a forensic team may have triggered the blast. The team was examining seized explosive material. The incident occurred during sample extraction from chemical boxes. Authorities have ruled out a terror attack.
J&K govt announces Rs 10 lakh ex-gratia for Nowgam blast victims, Rs 1 lakh for injured
The J&K government announced a Rs 10 lakh ex-gratia relief for families of those killed and Rs 1 lakh for the severely injured following a devastating blast at the Nowgam police station. The explosion, which claimed nine lives and injured 27, occurred during the analysis of explosives seized from a "white-collar" terror module.
Nowgam blast wake-up call for Centre to strengthen intelligence: Mallikarjun Kharge
An accidental explosion ripped through the Nowgam police station here, killing nine people and injuring 32, Director General of Jammu and Kashmir Police Nalin Prabhat said on Saturday, while ruling out any sabotage angle. He said the blast occurred on Friday night when a specialised team was extracting samples from a large and "unstable" cache of explosives confiscated from Haryana's Faridabad district in connection with the ongoing investigation into a "white collar terror module".
Srinagar blast: Nine killed and over 30 injured in midnight blast at J&K police station while handling of Faridabad terror explosives
An accidental explosion at Srinagar's Nowgam police station killed nine and injured over 30, mostly police and forensic teams, while examining a 360 kg explosives haul linked to a 'white-collar' terror module. The blast occurred during sample extraction of chemicals brought from Faridabad, leading to a major internal review of handling protocols.
Terror module case: Explosives transported to Kashmir from Faridabad in pickup truck
A large cache of explosives, transported from Faridabad, Haryana, to Nowgam police station in Jammu and Kashmir, accidentally exploded. The blast occurred while experts were examining the unstable material. Nine people died and 32 were injured in the incident. Investigators are working to identify potential targets of the terror module that collected the explosives.
Ministry of Home Affairs rules out terror angle, confirms Nowgam police station blast was accidental
An accidental explosion at Nowgam Police Station in Srinagar tragically claimed nine lives and injured 32 people on Friday. The Union Ministry of Home Affairs clarified that the blast occurred during forensic analysis of explosives linked to a terror module investigation. Authorities are cautioning against speculation as the probe into the incident is ongoing.
Blast rocks J&K's Nowgam Police Station amid examination of explosives linked to Red Fort case
Eight police personnel were injured in an accidental explosion at Nowgam police station in Srinagar while handling explosive material. The explosives, seized as part of an ongoing probe, were linked to a recent terrorist car blast near Delhi's Red Fort. Officials are investigating the incident.
Accidental blast inside Nowgam police station in Kashmir during sampling of seized explosives, casualties feared
An accidental blast occurred at Nowgam police station in Srinagar late Friday night. The explosion happened during the inspection of seized explosives. Loud bangs were heard across the city. Casualties are feared. Emergency services responded to the incident. Nearby residents reported shattered windows and smoke. The blast occurred during sampling of explosives seized from Faridabad.
Moulvi, medics & modules: How a doctor-cop uncovered the Jaish plot in J&K
A doctor-turned-police officer's sharp observation of overnight Jaish-e-Mohammed posters in Srinagar led to the unraveling of a "white-collar" terrorist network. The investigation exposed radicalized doctors operating across Jammu & Kashmir, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh, resulting in multiple arrests and the seizure of IED-making material.
Pulwama encounter: Two militants involved in attack on BJP leader's house among three killed
The encounter took place early in the morning after security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Ghat Mohalla in the district's Kakapora area, a police official said.
Security forces destroy suspected IED found in Jammu and Kashmir's Nowgam
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel, patrolling the Srinagar-Baramulla highway, found a tin can by the busy roadside at Nowgam, a police official said. He said the traffic along the arterial road connecting the valley's north to south had to be stopped for nearly 30 minutes and a bomb disposal squad summoned to check the tin can for any explosives.
Two CRPF personnel killed as militants attack security forces in Srinagar's Nowgam
The injured personnel were taken to the Army's 92 base hospital here, where doctors declared them brought dead, the official said. He said the area has been cordoned off and a hunt has been launched to nab the attackers.
Militants attack security forces in Nowgam area of Srinagar, two CRPF personnel injured
Militants opened fire near Kandizal Bridge in Nowgam area of Srinagar this afternoon, a police official said. He said two CRPF personnel were injured in the firing.
Terrorists gun down two J&K policemen outside Srinagar
Police said terrorists opened fire on the police team near Nowgam bypass, injuring three personnel, who were shifted to a hospital for treatment but two of them succumbed to their injuries.
Army foils 2 infiltration bids in Kashmir
"Two infiltration attempts by terrorists were foiled in the last 18 hours in Gulmarg and Nowgam sectors in the Kashmir Valley," an army official said.
Two infiltration bids foiled along LoC
Army has been engaged in counter infiltration operations in Uri and Nowgam sectors for the past two days in which one soldier has been killed.
Army conducts search operation in Uri, Nowgam sectors
The operations along the LoC in Uri and Naugam sectors continue, said an Army spokesman.
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