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Chandigarh – Dr. Ashok Kumar Mittal, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP and Founder-Chancellor of Lovely Professional University (LPU), has expressed profound grief and offered heartfelt condolences following the devastating “accidental explosion” at the Nowgam Police Station in Srinagar. The tragic incident, which occurred late on Friday, November 14, 2025, resulted in the loss of nine precious lives and left over 30 officials injured as they handled a large cache of seized explosive material.
The victims of the explosion were personnel performing highly sensitive and dangerous duties, including police officers, forensic experts, revenue officials, and a civilian tailor, all working on the evidence from a significant inter-state terror module investigation. The explosion, which authorities have officially termed accidental, destroyed the police station building and caused damage to surrounding residential areas, underscoring the extreme risks taken by the frontline teams in securing the nation.
💔 Tribute to Frontline Personnel and Call for Support
In his statement, Dr. Mittal paid tribute to the dedication and sacrifice of those who perished. “I offer my heartfelt condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones. These officers were performing highly sensitive duties in the national interest, and their sacrifice will not be forgotten. I pray for the swift and complete recovery of the injured,” Dr. Mittal said, acknowledging the high-stakes environment in which these officials operate.
The incident occurred while a team of experts, including those from the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL), were engaged in the delicate and volatile task of sampling and examining the substantial quantity of chemicals and explosive precursors, reportedly seized from Faridabad in Haryana as part of a terror-related investigation. The sheer volume (reported to be over 300 kg) and unstable nature of the materials are believed to have triggered the catastrophic blast.
🚨 Need for Clarity and Community Solidarity
Expressing solidarity with the affected families and the entire frontline personnel fraternity, Dr. Mittal forcefully called for a swift and comprehensive investigation. “A thorough inquiry that brings clarity and closure is the need of the hour,” he stressed. This echoes the calls from other political leaders and the general public for a detailed probe to ascertain the exact sequence of events and prevent future operational mishaps.
The tragedy comes at a time of heightened public sensitivity around security operations and the handling of explosive materials, following recent incidents elsewhere in the country. Dr. Mittal’s call for clarity is, therefore, crucial to instill confidence in the procedural integrity of security establishments.
The MP also underlined the importance of unity in the face of such adversity. He called upon the community and the government to stand firmly behind the families who have lost their breadwinners and ensure that the injured receive the best possible medical care. The state government has already announced an ex-gratia compensation of ₹10 lakh for the families of the deceased and ₹1 lakh for the severely injured, but Dr. Mittal’s statement reinforces the need for sustained psychological and financial support.
This devastating incident serves as a stark reminder of the continuous peril faced by security and forensic personnel as they work to neutralize threats, and the importance of stringent safety protocols in handling volatile materials.
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