a massive blast took place at Nowgam Police Station around 11:20pm when an FSL team along with Police and Tehsildar were inspecting the large Ammonium Nitrate explosive which was confiscated earlier. 8 injured in blast at J&K police station while taking samples of explosives seized in Faridabad the Nowgam blast took place during the sampling and inspection process of the seized ammonium nitrate. The explosion caused extensive damage inside the station, destroying several vehicles in the parking area, sending debris across the compound, and shattering windowpanes in nearby homes, including parts of Rawalpora. Thick smoke could be seen rising from the site moments after the blast. While the exact number of casualties has not yet been officially confirmed, multiple injuries among members of the inspection team are feared. All the injured were immediately shifted to hospitals. No civilian casualties have been reported so far. “This is not a terror attack but an accidental detonation during the handling of sensitive material, “It’s a very unfortunate incident.” Emergency teams, including fire and rescue services, were rushed to the spot, and the area has since been secured for further examination. Official J&K Police Statement Jammu and Kashmir Police later issued a formal clarification: “There has been an explosion inside Police Station Nowgam, Srinagar, during inspection of seized material. It has been confirmed to be an accidental blast during the inspection of seized material. It is not a terror attack.” “The blast occurred during routine handling and examination of seized ammonium nitrate-based substances. Injured personnel were shifted to medical facilities immediately, and the area has been secured,” the statement “A technical investigation is underway to determine the exact sequence of events. Further updates will be shared in due course,” the statement