Srinagar, Nov. 15 -- Nalin Prabhat, Director General of Police, Jammu and Kashmir, on Saturday said that the explosion at Nowgam Police Station late Friday night was accidental.

He said as per KNS correspondent that a large quantity of explosives and chemical materials recovered during an ongoing investigation had been brought to Nowgam Police Station and stored according to procedure.

Prabhat explained that because the materials were highly sensitive, handling and sampling for forensic examination were being conducted with utmost care.

"Even with all safety measures in place, an accidental explosion occurred last night. The incident claimed nine lives and left 29 people injured.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelThe investigatio...