Blast at Srinagar Police Station Leaves 1 Dead, 8 Injured

On November 14, 2025, a powerful explosion occurred at the Nowgam police station on the outskirts of Srinagar, where authorities were examining seized explosives from a recently uncovered "terror doctor" module. The blast took place around 11:50 p.m. as a Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team was collecting DNA samples from the ammonium nitrate and other materials stored at the police station.

The explosive materials were found during a crackdown on the Jaish-e-Mohammed and Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind module by the Srinagar Police, CIK, and other agencies over the past few days. The Nowgam police station, one of the two stations leading the investigation, had been used as a storage facility for the seized items.

The explosion injured 8 people and claimed 1 life, according to preliminary reports. The blast was strong enough to damage nearby cars and property, and locals reported hearing a loud sound that jolted the surrounding areas. Ambulances from SMHS and other local hospitals rushed to the scene, and fire and rescue services arrived to contain the flames. A rescue operation is ongoing as senior police officers, including the Srinagar police chief, have arrived at the site.