J&K CM Omar Abdullah raises questions on Nowgam Police Station blast

STC NEWS DESK
SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 18 (STC): People deserve clear answers about the circumstances that led to the accidental blast inside Nowgam Police Station, said Jammu Kashmir Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, today during his visit to the injured admitted in Ujala hospital.
Speaking to reporters the CM questioned how such a large quantity of explosive material reached the police premises and why and how the incident was allowed to occur.
He said the blast claimed the lives of individuals who had no connection with government functions. “A tailor and a photographer were among those killed. Even a man from the administration lost his life. How and why this happened should be explained. This incident should not have happened,” he said.
He reiterated that the public expects transparency and a thorough explanation regarding the storage and handling of sensitive material inside the police station.
Meanwhile, CM Omar Abdullah praised the Ujala Hospital for its prompt response. “The staff here showed courage and treated the injured with full dedication. I am really thankful to them,” he said.
(Straight Talk Communications)