SRINAGAR(National times)- A powerful explosion rocked the police station compound in Srinagar in Indian occupied Kashmir, leaving at least 9 people dead and 13 others injured. Indian media reports said the blast occurred when confiscated ammonium nitrate exploded, causing a massive fire in the police station. The fire also destroyed several vehicles parked inside the compound. Initial reports suggested that parts of the building sustained severe damage due to the blast, with authorities warning that the death toll could rise as rescue operations continue.
The explosion occurred in a highly sensitive area, further complicating the situation for local authorities. This incident comes just days after another deadly explosion in India’s capital, New Delhi, where a car bomb detonated near the Red Fort metro station, resulting in the deaths of 12 people and injuring at least 20 others.