Archive · 21 Nov 2025
Nowgam Blast: Accident or Security Lapse?
A big explosion at a police station in Srinagar, India, killed many people.
Some say it was an accident while handling a big amount of explosive material, but others think it might be a terrorist attack.
The police say it was an accident, but some people are confused because the police also said they were being very careful with the explosive.
Blast at Police Station Nowgam in Srinagar on 14-15 November
At least 9 dead, 40 injured
Outfit 'Peoples Anti-Fascist Front' claims responsibility, denied by J&K police
Police attributes explosion to accidental detonation of seized Ammonium Nitrate
Contradictory statements on handling of explosive
- Who
- People in and around Police Station Nowgam, Srinagar
- What
- Blast at Police Station Nowgam
- When
- 14-15 November
- Where
- Police Station Nowgam, Srinagar
- Why
- Accidental detonation of seized Ammonium Nitrate (according to police)
Accidental Explosion
Terrorist Attack
Handling of Explosive
Accidental Explosion
Police said they were handling it with utmost care
Terrorist Attack
But an explosion still occurred
- Explosive Material
- 350 Kg of Ammonium Nitrate
- Outfit Claiming Responsibility
- Peoples Anti-Fascist Front
- Police Station Affected
- Police Station Nowgam
- Deaths
- At least 9
- Injuries
- About 40