A powerful explosion struck Naugam Police Station in Srinagar, the capital of Indian-occupied Kashmir (IoK), according to Indian media reports.
Indian outlets said that the blast occurred inside the police compound, where explosive material was also present.
The explosion reportedly echoed across the city. Indian media warned of a possible loss of life, although officials issued no immediate confirmation.
The explosion in Srinagar was an accident rather than a terrorist attack, according to Indian media.
'Srinagar explosion results from accident, not terrorist attack'
Subsequently, the Indian media reported that the explosion in Srinagar was an accident rather than a terrorist attack.
It occurred while police and the local tehsildar were inspecting a large quantity of seized ammonium nitrate.
The police and other relevant officials were examining the explosives at the time of the blast.
