Jammu, J&K: A blast near the Nowgam Police Station late last night triggered panic among residents, prompting security agencies to heighten vigilance in the region. While details of the explosion are still being verified, Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary described the incident as “unfortunate” and called for a high-level investigation.
Speaking to the media, Choudhary said, “The news got out last night, and people panicked. There are blasts which are pre-planned by militants, but we don’t know what to say about this unfortunate blast.”
He added that such incidents have continued to trouble the region for over three decades. “It is unfortunate for J&K that we have been seeing such incidents for 35–36 years where personnel of security forces, civil administration, or even civilians have laid down their lives to keep this country strong. We pray for peace and a time when such incidents don’t happen.”
Calling the blast a matter of serious concern, the Deputy Chief Minister emphasised the need for a thorough investigation, stating, “There should be a high-level inquiry of this incident.”
Meanwhile, reacting to the National Medical Commission’s move to remove the names of four doctors allegedly linked to the Delhi blast case, Choudhary expressed deep concern over the involvement of young professionals in extremist activities. “It is unfortunate that such educated children are going into such activities, and we must work on this very seriously,” he said.
