A sudden blast near the Nowgam police station in Srinagar triggered panic on Saturday evening, pulling emergency teams into swift action. The incident, which occurred in a busy part of the city, immediately raised concerns about safety as authorities worked to secure the area.
Emergency crews rush to Nowgam blast site as tensions rise in Srinagar
Firefighters and ambulances reached the location within minutes, responding to calls from residents who heard a loud explosion and saw smoke rising from the vicinity of the police station. Their quick arrival helped stabilise the situation and allowed paramedics to assess the injured without delay.
As crowds gathered, security personnel moved in to cordon off the site, guide people to safety, and start an initial investigation.
Authorities tighten security as investigation moves into early stages
Soon after the blast, security forces increased their presence in surrounding neighbourhoods, ensuring that traffic remained controlled and preventing further chaos. Investigators began collecting evidence from the scorched road and damaged structures, trying to determine whether the explosion resulted from an improvised device or some other source. Their early efforts focused on eyewitness accounts, CCTV footage, and fragments found at the scene.
Residents fear fresh instability amid ongoing security challenges
The incident unsettled locals who have been navigating heightened tensions in the region in recent months. Although authorities have urged people to remain calm, uncertainty remains as details about the explosion continue to emerge. Residents living close to the police station reported feeling the shockwave, while shopkeepers described shutting their doors immediately after hearing the blast.
Throughout the evening, officials maintained communication with hospitals, police units, and rescue teams to ensure a coordinated response. The government is expected to release further updates once preliminary findings become clearer.
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