A team of forensic experts of the National Security Guard (NSG) today visited the Nowgam Police Station in Srinagar to examine the spot of the deadly explosion that claimed 9 lives and left 32 others injured.
The NSG experts collected samples from the explosion spot and interacted with the 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.
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.
Meanwhile, in a bid 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 conducted verification of records of fertiliser and chemical shops across Kashmir. This aimed to ensure that its sale and purchase was carried out strictly in line with the existing regulations.
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.