Srinagar Police Station Blast: 9 Killed, 30 Seriously Injured in Delhi-Style Explosion Near Naugam Station

Published on: 15 Nov 2025 at 07:06 AM

Published by: Gill Bikram

Srinagar Police Station Blast: 9 Killed, 30 Seriously Injured in Delhi-Style Explosion Near Naugam Station

A powerful explosion near the Naugam Police Station in Srinagar has claimed nine lives and left at least 30 people critically injured. The blast, described as “Delhi-style” by officials, occurred inside the police station premises where a large quantity of seized explosive material—ammonium nitrate recovered earlier from Faridabad—was being sealed for evidence. Following the incident, authorities placed the entire Jammu and Kashmir region on high alert.

A Massive Explosion That Tore Bodies Apart

The blast was so intense that it ripped bodies into pieces, scattering human remains up to 300 feet away. Several vehicles parked in the compound caught fire and were reduced to ashes. A section of the police station building collapsed due to the shockwave. Eyewitnesses reported seeing huge flames erupting as thick black smoke filled the sky.

The sound of the explosion echoed across distant localities, shaking windows of nearby houses. Sparks from the blast ignited surrounding areas, and panic spread among residents. A large crowd immediately gathered at the site but was dispersed and controlled by police to aid rescue operations.

Firefighting and Rescue Efforts

Police personnel, firefighters, and locals worked tirelessly to extinguish the fire and rescue the injured. The wounded were rushed to nearby hospitals, while the bodies were sent for post-mortem examinations. Several videos and CCTV clips capturing the moment of the explosion have since gone viral on social media.

The incident occurred around 11:22 PM, shortly after forensic teams had examined the site. An FSL (Forensic Science Laboratory) team reached the spot and began collecting samples and evidence.

Connection to Delhi Car Bomb Case

The explosion took place at the same police station where 360 kg of ammonium nitrate—seized from a rented house in Faridabad belonging to Dr. Muzammil Ganaie, a resident of Jammu and Kashmir—was stored after an ISIS-inspired terrorist module was busted in Delhi. Authorities suspect that during routine sealing of the explosive under a magistrate’s supervision, a hidden IED planted in a confiscated vehicle triggered the blast, which then ignited the stored ammonium nitrate.

JeM-Linked Group Claims Responsibility

A shadow outfit linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed (PAFF) has claimed responsibility for the attack. Investigators are treating it as a deliberate terrorist strike. Early probes suggest the IED-laden seized vehicle may have been part of a planned chain reaction designed to cause maximum destruction within the police compound.

Security agencies have intensified surveillance and raised alert levels across Jammu and Kashmir as the investigation continues into what is now one of the deadliest blasts in the region in recent years.