NSG team collects samples from explosion site in Srinagar’s Nowgam police station

A forensic experts’ team of the National Security Guard (NSG) on Sunday visited Srinagar’s Nowgam police station to examine the site of Friday night’s deadly explosion that claimed nine lives and left thirty-two others injured.

The elite NSG experts collected samples from the explosion spot and interacted with local police officers. They conducted a detailed technical inspection of the debris, impact zone, and surrounding structures to determine the nature and cause of the blast. The team is also expected to assist local law enforcement agencies in evidence collection and forensic assessment.

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J&K DGP Nalin Prabhat reviewed kinetic and non-kinetic operations and overall security situation in North Kashmir’s Kupwara. He stressed vigilance, better coordination and strong measures to maintain peace and protect civilians.
The DGP also visited the family of Inspector Shah Asrar-ul-Haq, who was killed in the blast, and offered condolences. He praised his courage and assured full support to the bereaved family.

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti has cautioned authorities against ‘high-handedness’ while probing the white collar terror module, citing the example of a father, who tried to immolate himself after his two sons were picked up by police in the Kulgam district.
In a post on X, Mehbooba said, “Bilal Wani an anguished father from Wanpora Qazigund has set himself on fire after his son Jasir Bilal & brother Naveel Wani were detained by the police a few days ago. Petrified about their safety he pleaded with the authorities to just see them which was denied. He has been referred to SMHS Srinagar & is in critical condition. This level of high handedness only deepens wounds and breeds despair. When young men are picked up randomly we risk driving an entire generation into fear, frustration & ultimately towards darker paths”.
Police have picked up many people for questioning after the Red Fort terror blast in which 13 people were killed when an i20 car exploded near the traffic crossing, killing its driver, Dr Umar Nabi.

Meanwhile, the police conducted verification of records of fertiliser and chemical shops across the Kashmir valley to ensure that its sale and purchase was carried out strictly in line with the existing regulations.
These inspections were carried out to plug all possible loopholes that could be exploited for terror or criminal activities, and to maintain a robust security environment across Kashmir.

The police coordinated the checking drive also covered car dealers, explosive magazines, and industries handling mixable or sensitive raw materials. Officers verified stock registers, scrutinised documentation, assessed storage practices, and examined the movement of regulated items to ensure full compliance with safety and legal norms.
Police appealed to the public and traders to cooperate and report any suspicious activity to the nearest Police Station.