Srinagar, Nov. 18 -- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday visited the families of those who were killed in the recent accidental explosion at the Nowgam Police Station.
He visited the families of Aijaz Afzal Mir at HMT Zainakote, Mohammad Amin Mir at Bemina, Showkat Ahmad Bhat at Qamarwari, Suhail Ahmad Rather at Natipora, and Mohd. Shafi Paray at Wanabal.
The blast at Nowgam Police Station in Srinagar took place on the night of November 14. It was officially described as an accidental blast that occurred during the handling of a large cache of seized explosives. Nine people were killed and over 30 injured.
The Chief Minister expressed his deep sorrow over the irreparable loss and also prayed for strength and forbear...