Jammu and Kashmir Government Announces Rs 10 Lakh Compensation for Families of Nowgam Blast Victims

Nov 16, 2025 12:44 am CST

The Jammu and Kashmir government has announced Rs 10 lakh compensation for families of each victim who died in the accidental explosion at Nowgam police station in Srinagar. The compensation will come from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund, with Rs 1 lakh allocated for severely injured victims. Health Minister Sakina Itoo visited affected families following the blast that killed nine people and injured 32 others when a team was handling confiscated explosives.