SRINAGAR – At least nine people were killed and 13 others injured when a powerful explosion ripped through a police station compound in Srinagar, Indian-occupied Kashmir, on Saturday.
According to Indian media, the blast occurred after a large quantity of confiscated ammonium nitrate detonated inside the premises, triggering a massive fire. Several vehicles parked in the compound were engulfed in flames, while parts of the police station building suffered extensive structural damage.
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Rescue teams rushed to the scene, battling flames and debris as authorities warned that the death toll may rise. The incident took place in a highly sensitive zone, adding to security concerns in the region.
This tragedy follows another deadly explosion earlier this week in New Delhi, where a car bomb near the Red Fort metro station killed 12 people and left at least 20 injured, raising alarm over a series of violent incidents across India.
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