India, Nov. 15 -- An accidental blast took place in Jammu and Kashmir's Nowgam police station, located on the outskirts of Srinagar, on Friday. The incident led to the deaths of at least nine people, with several others sustaining injuries.

The blast, which happened on late Friday night, mostly hurt and injured police personnel and forensic officials, according to officials quoted by PTI news agency.

At least 24 police personnel and three civilians were admitted to different hospitals in the city, officials said, adding that the bodies were later taken to Police Control Room in Srinagar.

Seven bodies were recovered from the spot, with mortal remains of two others, after the explosion, officials told HT. They further said that the decea...