Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) posts, "It is extremely disconcerting and sad to know that 9 precious lives have been lost and 24 people have been injured in a blast at a police station in Nowgam, Jammu & Kashmir. My deepest condolences to the families of those who have lost their loved ones. The injured must be treated with prompt medical supervision and adequate compensation must be provided to the victims. These developments come days after the cowardly car blast terror attack near Red Fort in Delhi, and is a wake up call for the Union Govt to strengthen intelligence and anti-terror mechanisms. It cannot run away from accountability. The Indian National Congress stands united with the nation, against the scourge of terrorism. In light of the recent Red Fort terror attack, there is an urgent need to convene an all-party meeting to discuss the growing threat of terrorism, which continues to receive backing and support from external forces."