Tragic Loss: Inspector Asrar Ahmad Shah of J&K Police Killed in Accidental Blast at Nowgam Police Station

Nov 16, 2025 05:43 pm CST

Inspector Asrar Ahmad Shah, a dedicated member of Jammu and Kashmir's State Investigation Agency, was among nine people killed in an accidental explosion at Nowgam Police Station. The 38-year-old officer from Kupwara joined the force in 2011 and leaves behind parents, wife, and three children. Officials confirm the blast occurred during a forensic procedure involving recently seized explosive materials.