CM Omar expresses grief
Jammu, Nov 15: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Saturday expressed anguish over the loss of precious lives in the tragic accidental blast at Nowgam Police Station in which 9 people were killed and ordered a probe into the incident while Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti and others expressed grief over the deaths and injuries.
In a post on X, the LG said: “Deeply anguished by the loss of precious lives due to extremely tragic accidental blast at Nowgam Police Station in Srinagar. My condolences to the bereaved families. I pray for speedy recovery of the injured.
“The government stands in solidarity with the families, friends, and loved ones of the departed. All possible assistance is being provided to those affected. I have ordered a probe to ascertain the cause of the accidental explosion.”
Lieutenant Governor also met the injured in the accidental blast at Nowgam Police Station who are undergoing treatment at Ujala Cygnus and SMHS Hospital in Srinagar.
The team of doctors briefed the Lieutenant Governor on the health condition of the injured and the medical facilities being extended to them.
The Lieutenant Governor directed the Doctors and Hospitals Administration for ensuring the best possible treatment for the speedy recovery of the injured.
In a post on his official X handle, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah expressed grief over the incident.
“The chief minister has expressed deep sorrow and grief over the tragic accidental explosion at Nowgam Police Station, which claimed precious lives and left several personnel injured”, the statement from Omar Abdullah said.
CM Omar also extended heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved families and prayed for the swift recovery of all those injured in the blast.
J&K Pradesh Congress Committee President Tariq Hameed Karra expressed profound grief over the tragic accidental explosion in Nowgam. Karra expressed heartfelt condolences to bereaved families and prayed for eternal peace to deceased persons.
Nine people including an official of the J&K Special Investigation Agency (SIA), two Revenue Department officials, three personnel of the FSL team, two photographers of the Crime Branch and a local tailor were killed in the accidental blast inside the Nowgam Police Station on Friday night around 11.20 pm.
LG Sinha orders probe, meets injured
